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GL57 OAM

2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

8,272 mi
Last recorded8,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K78,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 OAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 8,272 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 8,004 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 8,004 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb may be in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy steering notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,954 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 8,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose missing bolt (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 8,211 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose missing bolt (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 7,343 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 7,336 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 6,750 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear CHAIN ADJUSTER SEIZED

Pass 18 Jun 2016 5,916 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 5,912 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 4,473 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 4,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 3,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 2,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 2,049 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,825 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7?

Based on 5,486 MOT tests across 614 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
614
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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GL57 OAM is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,236 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 Drz 400 Sm K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL57 OAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL57 OAM is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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