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MW03 LAA

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,679 mi
Last recorded14,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 LAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 14,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 13,875 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,068 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,610 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 11,610 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,150 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 11,150 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,285 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 10,420 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 9,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 9,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 9,034 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 7,372 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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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MW03 LAA is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW03 LAA, 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 MW03 LAA registered?

MW03 LAA is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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