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WK56 XLB

2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S7,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 XLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025
Pass 21 Oct 2024

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023

Chain guard missing ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018

Chain guard missing ()

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017
Pass 6 Jul 2016

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016

Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age rear master cylinder missing (3.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2011

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 4,098 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 4,090 miles

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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WK56 XLB is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WK56 XLB, 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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WK56 XLB is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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