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BL52 PHN

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

10,342 mi
Last recorded10,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 PHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 10,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 9,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 9,967 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 9,967 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 9,826 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked all on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 9,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 9,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 9,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 9,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 9,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 8,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 7,901 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 7,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 7,284 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,857 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 5,805 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 5,805 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 4,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,957 miles

very slight bind on front brakes

Fail 5 Jun 2007 3,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

clutch lever slightly insecure

o/s/f indicator slightly insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,090 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400S?

Based on 32,719 MOT tests across 3,084 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 450
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 248
Tyre is unsuitable 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
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BL52 PHN is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 6,642 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-Z400S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL52 PHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL52 PHN is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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