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Y4 AHA

2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,518 mi
Last recorded17,518 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 AHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 17,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 17,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 17,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 16,483 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 16,483 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,143 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 16,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 12,692 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 11,578 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 11,578 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,863 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 10,863 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,506 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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Y4 AHA is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,630 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 Y4 AHA, 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 20 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 Y4 AHA registered?

Y4 AHA is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is Y4 AHA safe to buy?

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