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GJ05 ELO

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,231 mi
Last recorded6,231 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S5,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ELO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 6,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 6,208 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 6,208 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 6,021 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing coming away (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 5,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 5,984 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 5,947 miles

fuel cap seal perishing but adequately seals

Pass 26 Feb 2016 5,913 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 5,913 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 5,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 5,776 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2014 5,776 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2013 5,742 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 5,742 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front brake lever switch not working

Pass 3 Dec 2011 5,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 5,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,484 miles

front brake pads worn low

no indicators fitted at time of test

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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GJ05 ELO is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ05 ELO, 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 GJ05 ELO registered?

GJ05 ELO is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GJ05 ELO safe to buy?

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