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YY05 AUW

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,019 mi
Last recorded40,019 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 AUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 40,019 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 40,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,311 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 39,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 38,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,602 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,420 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,109 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,180 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,086 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 35,081 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 33,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,356 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 2,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Direction indicators not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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YY05 AUW is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,550 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 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY05 AUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY05 AUW is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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