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M8 TYB

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,893 mi
Last recorded5,893 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S7,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 5,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 5,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 5,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 4,714 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 4,714 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 4,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Recommend chain and sprockets

Pass 22 Jan 2016 3,637 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 2,774 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 2,774 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 2,036 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 1,994 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 1,994 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 1,808 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 1,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 1,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 1,206 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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M8 TYB is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M8 TYB, 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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What year was M8 TYB registered?

M8 TYB is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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