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HW57 ADZ

2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,207 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 ADZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025
Pass 30 Jun 2023 20,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 20,384 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 20,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,358 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

indicators slightly fast in operation

Fail 9 Sep 2013 10,342 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

indicators slightly fast in operation

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

indicators slightly fast

Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,499 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

indicators slightly fast

Pass 11 Sep 2010 7,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 7,399 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 7,376 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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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HW57 ADZ is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HW57 ADZ, 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 HW57 ADZ registered?

HW57 ADZ is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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