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EU53 VEO

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,901 mi
Last recorded5,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 5,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 5,587 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 5,587 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted Lower front caliper bolt too long and touching disc. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 5,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 5,341 miles

Slight bind to rear brae

Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 1,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 1,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 1,239 miles

one front wheel spinde pinch bolt missing spindle secure

Fail 11 Sep 2010 1,224 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

one front wheel spinde pinch bolt missing spindle secure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 3,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 VEO is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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