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FX05 AOA

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

409 mi
Last recorded409 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S5,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 AOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 409 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 376 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 135 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,839 miles

off road motorbike rear number plate small but readable at a reasonable distance

Pass 29 Mar 2018 8,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 7,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 7,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 6,973 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 6,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 6,114 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2013 6,114 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 4,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 4,389 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 3,852 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 3,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 3,229 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 2,632 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 2,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,391 miles

daytime use only

Fail 3 Apr 2008 1,391 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

daytime use only

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400S?

Based on 32,719 MOT tests across 3,084 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 450
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 248
Tyre is unsuitable 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
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FX05 AOA is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 5,718 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 DR-Z400S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 AOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX05 AOA registered?

FX05 AOA is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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