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LB08 EEW

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,470 mi
Last recorded10,470 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 EEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 10,470 miles

Chain guard missing

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

HEADLAMP IMPROPERLY MOUNTED

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 10,470 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp improperly mounted

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose Missing washer (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 10,471 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR LENS MISSING

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

NO HIGH BEAM TELL TALE LIGHT

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear FOOT REST SEIZED

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 10,470 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

BOTH REAR INDICATOR LENS MISSING

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

NO HIGH BEAM TELL TALE LIGHT

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear FOOT REST SEIZED

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020

Chain guard missing

Coolant leak

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020

Chain guard missing

Coolant leak

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 8,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 8,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 6,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 4,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 3,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 3,411 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 2,864 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 1,864 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LB08 EEW is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,514 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 LB08 EEW, 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 18 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 LB08 EEW registered?

LB08 EEW is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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