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V10 BLG

2012 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 BLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 120,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2026 38,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 112,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,642 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 105,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,752 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,628 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,280 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 38,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 82,625 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 37,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,087 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outside wall cord not exposed

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre cut on outside wall cord not exposed

Pass 8 Apr 2017 37,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 68,099 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 68,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,505 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 33,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,061 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,638 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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V10 BLG is a 2012 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 V10 BLG, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V10 BLG is a 2012 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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