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OU51 XZT

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,901 mi
Last recorded9,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z4005,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 9,901 miles

no lights fitted, day time use only

Pass 30 Jan 2024 9,779 miles

Day time use only no lights fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 9,758 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 9,462 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 8,777 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 8,386 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 5,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 4,761 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 4,245 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,117 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 3,110 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 3,103 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 2,449 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?

Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Horn not working 15
Tyre is unsuitable 13
Wheel spoke excessively loose 11
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OU51 XZT is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 5,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki DR-Z400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 XZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU51 XZT registered?

OU51 XZT is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 XZT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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