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YE55 TME

2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

28,812 mi
Last recorded28,812 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K78,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 TME
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 28,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 36,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 28,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 35,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 27,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 34,477 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 26,107 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 28,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 25,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 21,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 24,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 21,118 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 21,118 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,502 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 20,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 18,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 18,690 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 18,690 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 17,585 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,611 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 16,350 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 16,350 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 16,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 13,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 15,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 12,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 14,225 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 12,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,467 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 11,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,019 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,861 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7?

Based on 5,486 MOT tests across 614 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
614
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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YE55 TME is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,236 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 Drz 400 Sm K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE55 TME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE55 TME registered?

YE55 TME is a 2008 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K7, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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