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YE08 YED

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

10,922 mi
Last recorded10,922 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YED
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 10,922 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 9,719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 9,717 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 9,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 9,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 9,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 7,679 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 7,675 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 6,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,771 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 6,771 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 6,289 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 6,289 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 5,490 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 5,490 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 3,366 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 YED is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE08 YED, 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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YE08 YED is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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