MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400S?
Based on 32,719 MOT tests across 3,084 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW53 FWK is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 6,642 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 HW53 FWK, 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 23 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 HW53 FWK registered?
HW53 FWK is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 December 2003.
Is HW53 FWK safe to buy?
The MOT history for HW53 FWK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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