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GK51 LKU

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,767 mi
Last recorded10,767 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S7,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 10,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 10,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 10,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,204 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 10,157 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 10,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 10,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 10,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,661 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 9,661 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,164 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 7,417 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 7,417 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2012 5,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,036 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 7,862 miles

Chain guard missing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2008 7,862 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Chain guard missing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,322 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate may require replacement before next M.O.T.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 6,322 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate may require replacement before next M.O.T.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 5,552 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 4,756 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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GK51 LKU is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK51 LKU, 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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GK51 LKU is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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