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WL58 DFE

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,394 mi
Last recorded41,394 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 DFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 41,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 36,151 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 36,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 27,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 26,741 miles

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

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play lower headstock bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,168 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 26,162 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 25,421 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 24,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,270 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 22,395 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 21,321 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 18,188 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 11,781 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2011 11,781 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

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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WL58 DFE is a 2008 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 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 WL58 DFE, 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 WL58 DFE registered?

WL58 DFE is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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