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VO03 ABF

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,607 mi
Last recorded11,607 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 ABF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 11,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 11,598 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 9,853 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 9,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,337 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 6,969 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,640 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,381 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 19 May 2007 6,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,471 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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VO03 ABF is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow 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 VO03 ABF, 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 VO03 ABF registered?

VO03 ABF is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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