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Q461WDA

2008 Suzuki Drz

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,834 mi
Last recorded9,834 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Drz8,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ461WDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 9,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 9,733 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 9,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 9,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 8,122 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 7,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,666 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 4,772 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 4,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 4,080 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 2,867 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 2,861 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

advise, non std rear exhaust silencer fitted without baffle. not marked not for road use.

advise, slight damage evident to front brake outer sleve brake pipe.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010
Fail 1 Apr 2010

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 102 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz?

Based on 2,036 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
404
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Tyre is unsuitable 21
Wheel spoke excessively loose 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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Q461WDA is a 2008 Suzuki Drz in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Drz models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 8,189 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 Drz fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q461WDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Drz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q461WDA registered?

Q461WDA is a 2008 Suzuki Drz, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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