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WG08 AXR

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,765 mi
Last recorded16,765 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 AXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 16,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 16,649 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 16,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 15,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021
Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 14,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 13,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 13,000 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Footpeg pin retaining clip missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 11,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 9,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 6,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,453 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 682 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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WG08 AXR is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 8,514 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 WG08 AXR, 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 18 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 WG08 AXR registered?

WG08 AXR is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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