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VE08 DKA

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,634 mi
Last recorded14,634 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 DKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 14,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 14,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 14,335 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 14,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2022 13,863 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 13,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 13,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 13,280 miles

cut in front tyre tread

Pass 11 May 2018 11,719 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 11,718 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 9,946 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 9,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 8,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,499 miles

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

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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VE08 DKA is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE08 DKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 DKA registered?

VE08 DKA is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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