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EU08 HXG

2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,213 mi
Last recorded22,213 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 22,213 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 22,213 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,213 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 22,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 22,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 20,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 18,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 17,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 11,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 11,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 7,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 4,861 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 4,804 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 3,097 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 3,097 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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EU08 HXG is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU08 HXG, 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 EU08 HXG registered?

EU08 HXG is a 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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