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W341 VHR

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,838 mi
Last recorded18,838 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW341 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 18,838 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 17,016 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 14,841 miles

Front Sprocket cover has been removed!

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust can rusty!

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 26 May 2023 14,841 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sprocket cover has been removed!

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust can rusty!

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,766 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 14,763 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,407 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 13,404 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,430 miles

Headlight Tell Tale not fitted!

Pass 31 May 2013 9,028 miles

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

Headlight tell tale not fitted!

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

Fail 28 May 2013 9,028 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlight tell tale not fitted!

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

Rear brake fluid reservoir window,cannot see if full or empty! Bolted on cap!

Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,058 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 8,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 2,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 1,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 1,844 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2007 1,844 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W341 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W341 VHR, 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 W341 VHR registered?

W341 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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