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W314 OCD

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,304 mi
Last recorded10,304 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 10,304 miles

Brake caliper travel close to excessive Caliper sliders worn and slider rubber split (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No indicators fitted to off road motorcycle with single seat

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Top corner of number plate missing (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 10,283 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top and bottom bushes excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive movement in swing arm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake caliper travel close to excessive Caliper sliders worn and slider rubber split (1.1.16 (e) (i))

No indicators fitted to off road motorcycle with single seat

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Top corner of number plate missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 7,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 7,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 6,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 6,944 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front break binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 6,920 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front break binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 6,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 6,459 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 5,958 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 5,912 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering head bearings slightly loose.

Pass 29 May 2018 5,543 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2015 5,368 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 4,992 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 4,979 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 4,733 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 4,545 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 4,545 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011

Chain guard missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front sprocket cover missing

Fail 2 Nov 2011

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Chain guard missing

clutch cable damaged

front sprocket cover missing

Pass 27 Feb 2009

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

speedo not working

Fail 25 Feb 2009

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.E1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

speedo not working

Fail 1 Aug 2008

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

engine sprocket cover missing

Pass 30 May 2007

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

speedo not working

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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W314 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W314 OCD, 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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W314 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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