MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
all lights taped up day light test carried out
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose all spokes loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
indicators not fitted
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
indicators not fitted
rear brake disc worn
front pads 3/4 worn
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
front pads 3/4 worn
o/s/f brake leaver brocken
o/s/f grip split
slight play rear suspention
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W488 KVL registered?
W488 KVL is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 14 August 2000.
Is W488 KVL safe to buy?
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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