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VO05 PVL

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

15,977 mi
Last recorded15,977 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK57,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 PVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 SK5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 15,977 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 15,235 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear disc has slight run out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 14,993 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 13,616 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 13,602 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 13,454 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 13,454 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 13,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 12,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 11,004 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 9,685 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 9,685 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 8,206 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 6,253 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 6,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 5,089 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 5,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 1,661 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5?

Based on 1,318 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 5
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VO05 PVL is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 7,257 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 SK5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO05 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO05 PVL registered?

VO05 PVL is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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