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HD05 EOS

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,839 mi
Last recorded23,839 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EOS
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 23,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 22,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,891 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 21,682 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 21,682 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,049 miles

front brake binding slightly

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,257 miles

rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 16,769 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 14,291 miles

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

rear number plate cracked.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 14,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

front brake binding slightly.

rear brake binding slightly.

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,133 miles

front tyre low.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 10,738 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,135 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 9,135 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,926 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 6,926 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HD05 EOS is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 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 HD05 EOS, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HD05 EOS is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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