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RA08 GWF

2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,072 mi
Last recorded15,072 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K78,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 15,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 14,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 14,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,624 miles

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

Gear lever slight play

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 14,614 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Gear lever slight play

Rear Tyre under inflated

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 13,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 13,289 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 13,260 miles

Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,338 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 10,338 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 6,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 6,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 3,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 3,396 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,297 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7?

Based on 5,486 MOT tests across 614 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
614
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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RA08 GWF is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,236 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 K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 GWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA08 GWF registered?

RA08 GWF is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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