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HW56 CHL

2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,299 mi
Last recorded9,299 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 CHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 9,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 9,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 9,198 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 9,198 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 9,190 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise change horn

advise fit baffle to exhaust

advise indicators faster on one side

Pass 14 Oct 2017 9,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 9,087 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

advise rear brake service

Pass 24 Oct 2015 9,031 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 8,967 miles

advise replace horn and indicators

Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 8,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012
Fail 15 Sep 2012 7,239 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,125 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 6,125 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 5,308 miles

Advise new rear n o plate

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 5,308 miles

Advise new rear n o plate

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,387 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Direction indicators not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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HW56 CHL is a 2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 9,706 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 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW56 CHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW56 CHL registered?

HW56 CHL is a 2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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