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YA54 UYD

2005 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,245 mi
Last recorded14,245 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DRZ4005,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 UYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 14,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 12,256 miles

no direction indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2020 12,249 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 12,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 11,863 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 10,150 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

no indircators fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2018 10,150 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

no indircators fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2016 9,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,687 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 8,687 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 8,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 7,651 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 7,651 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,348 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 6,319 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 5,676 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 4,350 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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YA54 UYD is a 2005 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 5,594 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA54 UYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA54 UYD is a 2005 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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