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2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age

20 years
Current Age
93.8%
Latest Pass Rate
540
Total Tests (All Years)
14,477 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Best vintage for Drz 400 Sm K5

Compared to Average at Age 18

This car: 93.8%
Average: 54.3%

✅ 39.5% above average (8383 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 as it ages.

3 yrs79.5%
4 yrs81.7%
5 yrs86.7%
6 yrs72.2%
7 yrs70.4%
8 yrs76.6%
9 yrs82.6%
10 yrs75.6%
11 yrs91.7%
13 yrs75.8%
18 yrs93.8%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 18 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
3 yrs79.5%73
4 yrs81.7%60
5 yrs86.7%60
6 yrs72.2%54
7 yrs70.4%54
8 yrs76.6%47
9 yrs82.6%46
10 yrs75.6%45
11 yrs91.7%36
13 yrs75.8%33
18 yrs93.8%32

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows improving over 11 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2024 (18 yrs)93.8%32
2019 (13 yrs)75.8%33
2017 (11 yrs)91.7%36
2016 (10 yrs)75.6%45
2015 (9 yrs)82.6%46
2014 (8 yrs)76.6%47
2013 (7 yrs)70.4%54
2012 (6 yrs)72.2%54
2011 (5 yrs)86.7%60
2010 (4 yrs)81.7%60
2009 (3 yrs)79.5%73

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2009
79.5%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 73Avg Mileage 6,291Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 12.3%
2010
81.7%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 60Avg Mileage 7,188Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 8.3%
2011
86.7%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 60Avg Mileage 8,327Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 10.0%
2012
72.2%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 54Avg Mileage 9,865Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 18.5%
2013
70.4%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 54Avg Mileage 11,406Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 31.5%
2014
76.6%
Age (yrs) 8Tests 47Avg Mileage 11,026Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 27.7%
2015
82.6%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 46Avg Mileage 12,680Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.0%
2016
75.6%
Age (yrs) 10Tests 45Avg Mileage 11,699Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 26.7%
2017
91.7%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 36Avg Mileage 12,874Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 11.1%
2019
75.8%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 33Avg Mileage 12,928Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 18.2%
2024
93.8%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 32Avg Mileage 14,477Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 6.3%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2006 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, with age trends.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling
18.3%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
12.3%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle structure and attachments
12.1%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
8.2%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
7.6%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle brakes4.1% (3 yrs)3.1% (18 yrs)
-1.0%
⚪ —

Other Manufacture Years

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About This Data

This page shows how Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2024, covering 540 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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