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YE08 KVD

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,725 mi
Last recorded22,725 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,725 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 22,725 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 21,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,762 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 May 2018 19,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,554 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 5,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 4,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 4,660 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 4,660 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 4,277 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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YE08 KVD 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 87.5%.

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 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 YE08 KVD, 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 YE08 KVD registered?

YE08 KVD is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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