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WV05 MKJ

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

18,990 mi
Last recorded18,990 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S5,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 MKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 18,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 18,987 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 18,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 17,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 17,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,279 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 16,272 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 14,043 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 14,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 12,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 12,207 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 12,207 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,792 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 11,792 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 11,523 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Front sprocket bolt loose (6.2.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,117 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 11,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,467 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 8,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 6,033 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 6,033 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 4,060 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 4,060 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 578 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400S?

Based on 32,719 MOT tests across 3,084 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 450
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 248
Tyre is unsuitable 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
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WV05 MKJ is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 5,718 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-Z400S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV05 MKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV05 MKJ registered?

WV05 MKJ is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 MKJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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