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VSG 945V

1980 Suzuki DR-Z400

Silver Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,857 mi
Last recorded16,857 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1980 Suzuki DR-Z40015,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSG 945V
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 16,857 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Chain guard missing

Front Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

throttle cable outer slightly damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,857 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 16,857 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Chain guard missing

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,859 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

slight cracking on rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2008 16,859 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

slight cracking on rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,859 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 16,859 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,737 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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VSG 945V is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400 in Silver with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 15,428 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-Z400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSG 945V, 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 46 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSG 945V registered?

VSG 945V is a 1980 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 22 July 1980.

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