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HX55 ECE

2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,589 mi
Last recorded23,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 ECE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 23,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,677 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 22,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,241 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 22,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 21,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,041 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 20,010 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,552 miles

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

Front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No.plate a little small

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,880 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 18,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,155 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 18,155 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,601 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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HX55 ECE is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX55 ECE, 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 20 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 HX55 ECE registered?

HX55 ECE is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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