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EU05 XVH

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,570 mi
Last recorded14,570 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 XVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 14,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 14,570 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 13,651 miles

Direction indicators not fitted at time of test

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 13,869 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 13,869 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 13,868 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,747 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2013 6,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 5,867 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 5,355 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,778 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 2,159 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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EU05 XVH is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Black 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 EU05 XVH, 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 EU05 XVH registered?

EU05 XVH is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is EU05 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 XVH 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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