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CX03 CNZ

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,619 mi
Last recorded42,619 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 CNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,619 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 41,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,290 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 28,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 7,740 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 9,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 6,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 8,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 1,670 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 64 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 814 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 8,149 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute ALL (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 1,500 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 1,500 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,968 miles

FRONT & REAR CHAIN GUARD MISSING

gear lever loose

Fail 13 Feb 2015 16,968 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

FRONT & REAR CHAIN GUARD MISSING

gear lever loose

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,798 miles

rear tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,194 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 11,194 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,071 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 3,188 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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CX03 CNZ is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX03 CNZ, 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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CX03 CNZ is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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