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YB08 JZA

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,190 mi
Last recorded26,190 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 26,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 25,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 24,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,322 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 23,321 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 22,272 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 21,427 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 19,877 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 19,877 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 16,959 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 16,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 12,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 8,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 4,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 1,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,367 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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YB08 JZA is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB08 JZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 JZA registered?

YB08 JZA is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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