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ABV 991V

1980 Suzuki DR-Z400

White Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,749 mi
Last recorded41,749 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Suzuki DR-Z40015,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 991V
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 41,749 miles

tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2019 41,629 miles

tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,540 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reg plate

both tyres cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,254 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front brake travel

tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 40,943 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front brake travel

tyres perished

Fail 18 Jun 2016 40,943 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front brake travel

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 39,984 miles

front tyre side walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,936 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,872 miles

Battery Flat(no charge)

Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 39,872 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2009 380 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brack reaction bracket worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,874 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?

Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Horn not working 15
Tyre is unsuitable 13
Wheel spoke excessively loose 11
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ABV 991V is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400 in White with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 15,428 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 DR-Z400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABV 991V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABV 991V registered?

ABV 991V is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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