Suzuki DR-Z400SM
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 398 cc
LB08 EEWMOT history
LB08 EEW is a black petrol Suzuki DR-Z400SM first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 10,470 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 10,470 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 570 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 EEW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- DR-Z400SM
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 EEW was last recorded at 10,470 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jul 2021: 10,470 miles, lower than 11,220 miles on 28 Feb 2019.
- 28 Jul 2026: 10,470 miles, lower than 10,471 miles on 27 Jul 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 10,470 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 570 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 10,470 miles
- 2021 – 10,471 miles
- 2019 – 11,220 miles
- 2018 – 8,771 miles
- 2015 – 8,421 miles
- 2014 – 6,021 miles
- 2013 – 4,678 miles
- 2012 – 3,440 miles
- 2011 – 2,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass10,470 miles
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryChain guard missingRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAKRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryHEADLAMP IMPROPERLY MOUNTED
- AdvisoryNearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Drive chain slightly loose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
BOTH REAR INDICATOR LENS MISSING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Indicator tell tale missing
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
NO HIGH BEAM TELL TALE LIGHT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear FOOT REST SEIZED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass10,470 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 10,470 miles
- Test number
- 501985803519
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHEADLAMP IMPROPERLY MOUNTED
- AdvisoryNearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail10,470 miles (-1)2 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,470 miles
- Test number
- 126137843887
- MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp improperly mounted
- AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Footrest slightly loose Missing washer (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass10,471 miles (+1)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 10,471 miles
- Test number
- 876493253654
- MinorIndicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR INDICATOR LENS MISSING
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNO HIGH BEAM TELL TALE LIGHT
- AdvisoryNearside Rear FOOT REST SEIZED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail10,470 miles3 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,470 miles
- Test number
- 415872085707
- MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorIndicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR INDICATOR LENS MISSING
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNO HIGH BEAM TELL TALE LIGHT
- AdvisoryNearside Rear FOOT REST SEIZED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 361568325476
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
FailMileage not read3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 816797540520
- Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass11,220 miles (+2,449)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 11,220 miles
- Test number
- 495931505560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,771 miles (+350)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 8,771 miles
- Test number
- 590327591252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,421 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 8,421 miles
- Test number
- 706774940671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,021 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 6,021 miles
- Test number
- 867265154169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,678 miles (+1,238)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 4,678 miles
- Test number
- 147700433128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,440 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 3,440 miles
- Test number
- 639272022131
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail3,411 miles (+547)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,411 miles
- Test number
- 255171222461
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- FailureRegistration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass2,864 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 2,864 miles
- Test number
- 789857781198
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Fail1,864 miles2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,864 miles
- Test number
- 508987381139
- FailureFront Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
- FailureRear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
- Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Questions about LB08 EEW
- Does LB08 EEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 EEW is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 EEW?
- The MOT on LB08 EEW is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 EEW done?
- LB08 EEW was recorded at 10,470 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 570 miles a year.
- Has LB08 EEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 EEW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 EEW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB08 EEW find?
- LB08 EEW passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front direction indicator insecure; chain guard missing; engine oil leak, and 6 more.
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