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PF05 VPP

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,253 mi
Last recorded18,253 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 18,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 18,228 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 18,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 17,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 17,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 16,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 16,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,253 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 16,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 14,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 14,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 12,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 12,642 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 28 May 2013 12,642 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 10,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 10,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 9,825 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 9,293 miles

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

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 with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,902 miles

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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PF05 VPP is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF05 VPP, 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 PF05 VPP registered?

PF05 VPP is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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