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GD05 KTJ

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,550 mi
Last recorded13,550 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 KTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 13,550 miles

Central Rear TIGHT SPOT IN REAR WHEEL

Pass 23 Feb 2023 13,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 13,421 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive +sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Forks have slight play in internal bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake fluid on min mark

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 13,406 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 13,400 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort DISK WARPED (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 13,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 11,902 miles

Front tyre worn

Rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,204 miles

Drive chain slightly loose slightly loose and corroded (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. few spokes loose on front wheel (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. spoke on rear wheel kinked. marked with a zip tie (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 8,766 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear brake has slight binding, sugest rear caliper requires cleaning

Fail 26 Nov 2013 7,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Nov 2013 7,105 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 5,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 3,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 1,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 710 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM?

Based on 8,163 MOT tests across 858 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
858
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
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GD05 KTJ is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki DR-Z400SM fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD05 KTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400SM typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD05 KTJ registered?

GD05 KTJ is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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