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2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,423 mi
Last recorded13,423 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 URL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 13,423 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 10,960 miles

Headlight mask fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 9,581 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Headlight mask fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 9,581 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlight mask fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 6,284 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlight mask fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 4,049 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Fail 26 Mar 2022 4,049 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 3,800 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 20 Apr 2019 3,330 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 3,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 3,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 2,443 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 2,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 1,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 1,489 miles

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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VN06 URL is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,630 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 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 VN06 URL, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN06 URL is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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