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LG52 WLR

2002 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,828 mi
Last recorded3,828 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DRZ4003,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 WLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 3,828 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

coolant low

Pass 11 Apr 2024 3,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 3,398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 2,935 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 2,921 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Tyre Marked NHS (NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE) (5.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 2,877 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 2,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 2,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 2,463 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 2,463 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2010 2,347 miles

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 2,303 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 2,303 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,967 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 1,967 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2006 1,323 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 1,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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LG52 WLR is a 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 3,402 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 LG52 WLR, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG52 WLR registered?

LG52 WLR is a 2002 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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