2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S 0.4L Petrol · YK54 AUH

The Suzuki DR-Z400S presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 25 February 2025 at 5,585 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 28 February 2024 at the same 5,585 miles also passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring faults across the available record, indicating consistent compliance with MOT standards over the past five years. Recorded mileage sits at 5,585 miles against a 2005 build, averaging roughly 266 miles per year. The tester logged 5,292 miles on 31 January 2023, then 4,779 miles on 10 August 2021 and 4,775 miles on 3 July 2020. A gap exists between the 2021 and 2023 tests, yet total accumulation across those dates is only 513 miles. The identical 5,585-mile figure on both 2024 and 2025 entries suggests the machine was not ridden between those tests. Low, static mileage of this kind points to extended standing periods rather than active neglect. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person for issues the MOT does not capture on a static test. Long storage invites degraded suspension bushes, hardened fork seals, and flat-spotted tyres even where tread remains legal. Brake calipers may bind from inactivity, and steel exhaust or frame sections can show surface corrosion unseen at the annual test. The absence of advisories on coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity is reassuring, but the record alone cannot confirm component condition after standing. Verify the chain, sprockets, and coolant before use, and confirm no fluid leaks have developed during the idle period.