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FJ51 HDZ

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,053 mi
Last recorded10,053 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S7,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 9,913 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 9,913 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 9,499 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 9,499 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 9,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 7,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2005 7,620 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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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FJ51 HDZ is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 7,862 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 FJ51 HDZ, 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 25 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 FJ51 HDZ registered?

FJ51 HDZ is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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