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VU02 UUM

2002 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,797 mi
Last recorded2,797 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DRZ4003,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 UUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 2,797 miles

Rear Rear tyre perished.

Fail 10 May 2022 2,797 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear tyre perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 1,999 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 1,999 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 19,999 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012
Pass 2 Apr 2011
Fail 2 Apr 2011

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010
Fail 20 Mar 2010

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009
Fail 20 Mar 2009

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008
Pass 14 Feb 2007
Fail 27 Jan 2007

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 1,458 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 1,458 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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VU02 UUM is a 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 3,402 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 UUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU02 UUM registered?

VU02 UUM is a 2002 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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