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WD55 FYZ

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Brown Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

35,520 mi
Last recorded35,520 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 FYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,651 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 33,589 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 33,589 miles

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

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 32,553 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 31,524 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2017 31,524 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2016 26,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 26,253 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 22,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 22,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 21,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 20,049 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 17,973 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,878 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 14,802 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 9,439 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 9,439 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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WD55 FYZ is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Brown with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 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 WD55 FYZ, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WD55 FYZ registered?

WD55 FYZ is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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