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W384 PHW

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

5,644 mi
Last recorded5,644 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW384 PHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 5,644 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 5,644 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 5,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 5,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 5,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 5,644 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 5,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 5,680 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 5,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 5,644 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 5,242 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2014 4,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 3,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,254 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,249 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

no indicators or lights fitted to be used only in daylight and/or in times of good visibility

Fail 22 Mar 2010 3,243 miles

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)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 2,944 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 2,944 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

indicators not fitted as off road vehicle.

no lights fitted motorcycle only to be used in the hours of daylight and in good visability.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 2,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

lights permanantly masked,daytime use only.indicators not fitted as off road vehicle.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 2,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 2,282 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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 Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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)

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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W384 PHW is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W384 PHW, 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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W384 PHW is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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