MOT Status
ValidMileage
10,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
Chain guard missing
Coolant leak
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LB08 EEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB08 EEW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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