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W257 OFG

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 OFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2006

day time mot.for use during daylight hours only.not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2006 71 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W257 OFG is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W257 OFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W257 OFG registered?

W257 OFG is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W257 OFG safe to buy?

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