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L44 DPL

2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,753 mi
Last recorded13,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K78,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 DPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 13,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 13,740 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 4 Dec 2024 13,740 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 13,230 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 13,230 miles

Central Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 12,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 12,619 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 12,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,039 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 9,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 8,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 8,597 miles

Direction indicator missing both front (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 3,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 3,560 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 3,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 2,772 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 2,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 1,962 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7?

Based on 5,486 MOT tests across 614 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
614
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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L44 DPL is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,236 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 K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L44 DPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L44 DPL registered?

L44 DPL is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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