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GJ08 OOH

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,381 mi
Last recorded19,381 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 19,381 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Pillion footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 18,566 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 16,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 16,958 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,468 miles

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

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

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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GJ08 OOH is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,514 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-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 GJ08 OOH, 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 18 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 GJ08 OOH registered?

GJ08 OOH is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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