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MM05 RFF

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,216 mi
Last recorded24,216 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 RFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 24,216 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 24,166 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 24,166 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 24,053 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 24,040 miles

Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 23,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 23,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 18,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 13,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate small

Pass 8 Jan 2014 11,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 9,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,391 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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MM05 RFF is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 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 MM05 RFF, 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 21 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 MM05 RFF registered?

MM05 RFF is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is MM05 RFF safe to buy?

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