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LJ05 SUA

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

13,544 mi
Last recorded13,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 13,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 12,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 11,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,104 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 10,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 9,694 miles

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

front forks corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 9,646 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front forks corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 9,062 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 36,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,633 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Bash plate is loose

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,672 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,352 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 17,352 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 May 2008 14,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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LJ05 SUA is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ05 SUA, 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 LJ05 SUA registered?

LJ05 SUA is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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