CarVerify

Free Car Check

GDO 186W

1980 Suzuki DR-Z400

Blue Petrol 396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,697 mi
Last recorded3,697 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Suzuki DR-Z40015,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDO 186W
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 3,697 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 3,694 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?

Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Horn not working 15
Tyre is unsuitable 13
Wheel spoke excessively loose 11
Full Suzuki DR-Z400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GDO 186W is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400 in Blue with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 15,428 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-Z400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDO 186W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDO 186W?

You can check the full history of GDO 186W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GDO 186W registered?

GDO 186W is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GDO 186W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDO 186W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDO 186W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GDO 186W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.