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FP51 BKO

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,976 mi
Last recorded14,976 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S7,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 14,976 miles

Front Brake component slightly loose Caliper pins worn (1.1.21 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 14,527 miles

DAYTIME MOT

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 12,575 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock (5.3.2 (c))

clutch stiff to operate

front and rear calipers worn sliding pins

Pass 15 Oct 2022 11,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 10,038 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 9,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 9,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 9,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 9,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 8,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,869 miles

Centre Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Outer Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 7,869 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Outer Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 4,387 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

speedo cable missing

suspention gaiter splitting front

Pass 12 Jan 2009 4,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 3,654 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 3,074 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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FP51 BKO is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FP51 BKO, 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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FP51 BKO is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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