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OY07 YYS

2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,482 mi
Last recorded17,482 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 YYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 17,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 17,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 14,629 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 12,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 12,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,048 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 12,048 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,561 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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OY07 YYS is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,207 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 OY07 YYS, 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 19 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 OY07 YYS registered?

OY07 YYS is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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