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2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

15,282 mi
Last recorded15,282 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 15,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 14,744 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 14,744 miles

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front tyre left hand side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 14,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 14,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 13,783 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 13,783 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,921 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 12,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 11,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 11,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,252 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,615 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 10,615 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,615 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 10,615 miles

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

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

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,224 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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EU53 UPB is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EU53 UPB, 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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EU53 UPB is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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