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W187 UFO

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,033 mi
Last recorded3,033 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 UFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 3,033 miles

slight cracking on wall of rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2023 3,033 miles

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

slight cracking on wall of rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2021 2,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 2,796 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 2,796 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,585 miles

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

front tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 25 May 2013 2,423 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 2,241 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 2,241 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 2,224 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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W187 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W187 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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What year was W187 UFO registered?

W187 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W187 UFO safe to buy?

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