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DG52 OUY

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

9,341 mi
Last recorded9,341 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 9,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 9,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 9,284 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,144 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,939 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 8,773 miles

Indicators permanently masked over

Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicators taped over at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 8,366 miles

no direction indicators fitted off road type machine

Fail 25 Apr 2017 8,366 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 7,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 6,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 6,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 4,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 4,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 3,302 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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DG52 OUY is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG52 OUY, 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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What year was DG52 OUY registered?

DG52 OUY is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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