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N5 TOV

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,927 mi
Last recorded9,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 TOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 9,927 miles

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 8,972 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 8,337 miles

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 8,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 6,042 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 6,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake component has been modified. smaller diameter disc fitted brake pads are not in full contact (3.1.5)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 5,677 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 5,672 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 24,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 20,881 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2012 12,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,400 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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N5 TOV is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N5 TOV, 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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N5 TOV is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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