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YE55 OAG

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,769 mi
Last recorded30,769 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 30,769 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 30,769 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 26,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 19,915 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 19,915 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 14,203 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 14,194 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 13,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2021 13,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 10,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 9,726 miles

Engine oil is low.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 4 Bars fluctuation shown on test. (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 9,690 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Engine oil is low.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 4 Bars fluctuation shown on test. (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 6,736 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 5,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 5,367 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 5,367 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 2,398 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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YE55 OAG is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 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 YE55 OAG, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE55 OAG is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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