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GW55 KBK

2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,342 mi
Last recorded16,342 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 KBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 16,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 15,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 15,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 15,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cylinder inadequately mounted master cylinder piston circlip insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 14,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 14,010 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 10,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 9,474 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 6,521 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 6,521 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 5,489 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Speedo clamp not fixed

Pass 5 Feb 2014 5,489 miles

Speedo clamp not fixed

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 5,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 4,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,964 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,675 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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GW55 KBK is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,630 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 GW55 KBK, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GW55 KBK is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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