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YK08 XFU

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,546 mi
Last recorded18,546 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,546 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 18,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 17,559 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 10,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 10,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 10,790 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 10,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 9,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 8,587 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 7,331 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 7,331 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 6,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 6,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 6,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 5,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 4,489 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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YK08 XFU is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK08 XFU, 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 YK08 XFU registered?

YK08 XFU is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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