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SO08 AHZ

2008 Suzuki DRZ400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,220 mi
Last recorded24,220 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DRZ40013,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 AHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 24,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 24,110 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 24,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 23,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 23,028 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot foot pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 19,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 18,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,676 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 16,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 11,149 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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SO08 AHZ is a 2008 Suzuki DRZ400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 13,830 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO08 AHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO08 AHZ registered?

SO08 AHZ is a 2008 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is SO08 AHZ safe to buy?

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