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VO03 ACU

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,468 mi
Last recorded10,468 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 ACU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 10,468 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 10,468 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 10,468 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Direction indicators not working All (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Bottom shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 7,464 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear suspension lower link slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Jul 2016 7,464 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing front brake lever lock nut missing,fitted new one (3.1.2b)

Front Direction indicators not working front left hand side (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear suspension lower link slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing fitted new one (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 3,694 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 3,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 2,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 1,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 646 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 18 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26 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 ACU 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 VO03 ACU, 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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VO03 ACU is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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