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NX03 JMV

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,458 mi
Last recorded4,458 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 JMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 4,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 3,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 3,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 3,468 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 3,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 3,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 3,339 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 3,333 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 3,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 3,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 1,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 1,488 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 1,139 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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NX03 JMV is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX03 JMV, 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 NX03 JMV registered?

NX03 JMV is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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