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VO03 NDZ

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,414 mi
Last recorded40,414 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 NDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 40,414 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 40,414 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 40,394 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 40,394 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 35,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,679 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

knobbly tyres fitted so cant carry out accurate fluctuation test.

Pass 27 Mar 2021 20,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 18,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 11,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 8,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 5,212 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 5,212 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 4,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 4,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 3,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 2,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 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 NDZ is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

VO03 NDZ is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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