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GJ58 EZL

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,287 mi
Last recorded31,287 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 EZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 31,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 31,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 26,891 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 26,891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose various (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drive chain tight

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 12,650 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,656 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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GJ58 EZL is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ58 EZL, 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 GJ58 EZL registered?

GJ58 EZL is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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