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YF08 TZG

2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

14,025 mi
Last recorded14,025 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K78,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 TZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 14,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 14,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 13,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake is slightly stiff in operation

Fail 2 Apr 2025 13,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure bolts loose (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front brake is slightly stiff in operation

Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 10,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No mirrors fitted at time of test

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 10,521 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 9,920 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 9,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 9,104 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 9,102 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 5,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 5,364 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 4,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 4,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,376 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 4,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 3,778 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7?

Based on 5,486 MOT tests across 614 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
614
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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YF08 TZG is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,236 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 Drz 400 Sm K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF08 TZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF08 TZG registered?

YF08 TZG is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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