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YJ55 MSV

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,899 mi
Last recorded34,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK57,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 SK5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 34,899 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 34,713 miles

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 34,153 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 32,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 31,497 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 30,646 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

o/s seat bolt missing

Fail 8 Nov 2014 30,646 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

o/s seat bolt missing

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5?

Based on 1,318 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 5
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YJ55 MSV is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 7,257 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 SK5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 MSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ55 MSV registered?

YJ55 MSV is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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