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K20 SSR

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

13,886 mi
Last recorded13,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 SSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 13,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 13,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 214,254 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 214,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 210,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 206,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 13,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 203,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 13,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 198,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 13,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 193,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 13,256 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 185,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 11,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 175,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 166,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 9,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 162,075 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 162,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 156,508 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,947 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

chain dry no lube

Pass 12 Aug 2011 150,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 150,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 140,583 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 140,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 5,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 5,549 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 126,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 2,586 miles

speedo cable has been repaired

Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,835 miles

heavy secondary tread wear on offside and nearside front tyres

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2008 2,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,581 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 96,578 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 1,976 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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K20 SSR is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 8,922 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 K20 SSR, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K20 SSR is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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