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VE08 DKF

2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,790 mi
Last recorded3,790 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K78,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 DKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 3,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch lever loose

Fail 27 Mar 2025 3,790 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch lever loose

Pass 16 Sep 2022

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 18,464 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 22 Aug 2020 17,820 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 17,789 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,273 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 1,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake disc wrong diameter

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,841 miles

slight fluctuation on rear brake

Fail 24 Feb 2014 13,841 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

indicators flashing slightly fast

slight fluctuation on rear brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,766 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 12,761 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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VE08 DKF is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE08 DKF, 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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VE08 DKF is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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