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HW07 CMY

2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,972 mi
Last recorded23,972 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 CMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 23,972 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 23,787 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 19,400 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush SHOCK BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 13,479 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 13,474 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 10,267 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 10,264 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 4,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 4,563 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 10 miles

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. 5 spokes loose (4.2.1b)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 10 miles

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. 5 spokes loose (4.2.1b)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 7 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30kgf on brake roller tester with out brake applied. WOULD RECOMEND NOT TO RIDE DANGEROUS (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Central Front Upper steering bearing seal missing on top bearing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on low point (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2016 38,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 33,564 miles

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

Would advisor rear brake service

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,564 miles

Would advisor rear brake service

Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,119 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,060 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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HW07 CMY is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,207 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 HW07 CMY, 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 19 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 HW07 CMY registered?

HW07 CMY is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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