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YK08 XFY

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,159 mi
Last recorded23,159 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 23,159 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,869 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey blowing at manifold (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 22,869 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system silencer insecure (7.1.1.c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey blowing at manifold (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,366 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 3,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 1,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 762 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 XFY is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

YK08 XFY is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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