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EA05 YJU

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,089 mi
Last recorded23,089 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 23,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 22,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 22,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 22,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,910 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 19,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

registration plate quite small

Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 13,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 13,345 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2011 10,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,001 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Direction indicators not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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EA05 YJU is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA05 YJU is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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