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W653 OFG

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

893 mi
Last recorded893 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 OFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 893 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 4,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 4,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 4,391 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2016 4,391 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 4,370 miles

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

General condition represents age of vehicle

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 May 2009 3,948 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 3,940 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 24 May 2008 3,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2008 3,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,448 miles

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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W653 OFG is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W653 OFG, 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 W653 OFG registered?

W653 OFG is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W653 OFG safe to buy?

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