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W173 UFO

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,990 mi
Last recorded17,990 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 UFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 17,990 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose Split pin broken (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Fail 24 Jan 2026 17,990 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose Split pin broken (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,968 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,968 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,968 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 17,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,967 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear bracket (7.1.1.c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit various knobbles worn down (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel spoke slightly loose. various (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 17,967 miles

Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust mounting missing bolt (7.1.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength caliper (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear bracket (7.1.1.c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit various knobbles worn down (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel spoke slightly loose. various (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,648 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 16,648 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,177 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,787 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 11,787 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 11,333 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 11,333 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,399 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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W173 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 8,922 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 W173 UFO, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W173 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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