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HX05 DDZ

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,882 mi
Last recorded16,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 DDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 16,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 16,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Indicator secured with tape

Pass 2 Sep 2023 15,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 15,304 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 15,255 miles

Drive chain worn to excess some links are seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 15,065 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose a couple of loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose a couple of loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 14,653 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,617 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 14,544 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 14,384 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 14,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,664 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 12,769 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 11,695 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 11,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 8,129 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 8,129 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HX05 DDZ is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,550 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 HX05 DDZ, 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 21 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 HX05 DDZ registered?

HX05 DDZ is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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