MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?
Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 520W is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400 in White with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BFW 520W, 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 BFW 520W registered?
BFW 520W is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 31 December 1980.
Is BFW 520W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFW 520W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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