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W488 KVL

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

17,583 mi
Last recorded17,583 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 KVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,583 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 17,583 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively engine (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively rear wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,583 miles

Clutch lever bent pivot point has play (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

drive chain very dry

no indicaters fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2018 17,583 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,583 miles

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

all lights taped up day light test carried out

Fail 16 Nov 2016 17,583 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose all spokes loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators not fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 17,581 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators not fitted

Pass 11 May 2013 17,572 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,780 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Fail 21 Apr 2012 16,780 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,916 miles

o/s/f brake leaver brocken

o/s/f grip split

slight play rear suspention

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,648 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 13,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,728 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 12,712 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 7,956 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 7,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,723 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 5,723 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W488 KVL is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W488 KVL, 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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W488 KVL is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W488 KVL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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