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FY03 VFF

2003 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

5,698 mi
Last recorded5,698 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DRZ4004,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 5,698 miles

all lights masked

Pass 20 Mar 2025

lights masked at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2023

lights masked at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2022

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

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

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

all lights masked at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2021

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020

Front brake slightly soft recommend attention

Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Front shock gaiters split

Offside Front shockabsorber gaiters split

Pass 20 Feb 2019 4,347 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension dust covers split

Pass 13 Dec 2017

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 4,154 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 4,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 4,043 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,290 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,490 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 9,490 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate may not be legal.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 6,470 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Number plate may not be legal.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,346 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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FY03 VFF is a 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 4,043 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 VFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY03 VFF is a 2003 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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