MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,857 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Chain guard missing
Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
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)
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
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
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?
Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VSG 945V safe to buy?
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