Suzuki Drz 400 Sk4 (2004)
2004 Suzuki Drz 400 Sk4
CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2004 Suzuki Drz 400 Sk4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Suzuki DRZ 400 SK4 falls short of the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 74.1% against the national 80%, suggesting more frequent MOT issues than typical. Roughly one in eight (13.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which warrants a pre-purchase inspection of any example you're considering.
These bikes are typically running low mileage for their age at 7,187 miles median, but when they fail it's usually multiple things—averaging 1.23 failures and 3.5 advisories per vehicle. Look for a full service history and a recent MOT with no dangerous defects before you buy, particularly checking lights, brakes, and frame condition.
What to check before buying a 2004 Suzuki Drz 400 Sk4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 136 | 73.9% | 1.24 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Suzuki Drz 400 Sk4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Suzuki Drz 400 Sk4 vehicles fall between 3,961 and 12,900 miles.
2004 Suzuki Drz 400 Sk4 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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