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WG06 BVT

2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,776 mi
Last recorded6,776 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S7,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 BVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 6,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 6,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 5,786 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 5,699 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 5,148 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 4,476 miles

front brake lamp switch poor in operation

Pass 12 Apr 2019 1,523 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Central Rear Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

bolt missing from seat but not insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2018

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Central Rear Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

bolt missing from seat but not insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2017
Fail 6 Feb 2017

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2014
Fail 2 Sep 2014

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2013
Pass 11 May 2012
Pass 29 May 2009 10,797 miles

Fork gaitors fitted - unable to fully test.

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400S?

Based on 32,719 MOT tests across 3,084 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 450
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 248
Tyre is unsuitable 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
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WG06 BVT is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 7,314 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-Z400S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG06 BVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG06 BVT registered?

WG06 BVT is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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