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EX55 MWP

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

5,041 mi
Last recorded5,041 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK57,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 SK5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 5,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 5,039 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 5,026 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 3,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 3,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 3,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 3,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable tyre stamped with N.H.S. (not for highway service) (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 3,142 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 3,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 2,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 10,060 miles

Brake lever worn, but not excessively Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2016 9,963 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 May 2016 10,432 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,963 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 9,025 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 9,025 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,002 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5?

Based on 1,318 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 5
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EX55 MWP is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 7,257 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 SK5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX55 MWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX55 MWP registered?

EX55 MWP is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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