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EO05 AYV

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 AYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025
Fail 10 Oct 2025 921 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 909 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 724 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,027 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,586 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 28,586 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,122 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy

Steering head bearings slightly "notchy"

Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 23,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,990 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 6,322 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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EO05 AYV is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO05 AYV, 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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What year was EO05 AYV registered?

EO05 AYV is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 AYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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