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VN05 RPU

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,620 mi
Last recorded11,620 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 RPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 11,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 11,620 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 11,344 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 11,344 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2016 10,838 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,259 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 8,218 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 4,889 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,889 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 1,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 1,597 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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VN05 RPU is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,550 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 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 VN05 RPU, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN05 RPU registered?

VN05 RPU is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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