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WU55 VXD

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,636 mi
Last recorded22,636 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 22,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 22,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 21,830 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 20,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,247 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,521 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 7,521 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,041 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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WU55 VXD is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU55 VXD, 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 WU55 VXD registered?

WU55 VXD is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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