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W683 JJO

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,784 mi
Last recorded6,784 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 JJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 6,784 miles

no lights at time of test

Fail 22 May 2024 6,784 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

no lights at time of test

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 6,457 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 6,242 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear seal has slight leak

Fail 5 May 2022 6,242 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear seal has slight leak

Pass 15 May 2021 6,224 miles

no lights time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2019 6,219 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Jun 2018 6,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,065 miles

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 5,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,866 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 3,866 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 2,605 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 2,592 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 1,488 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 512 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,785 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 6,785 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,704 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 5,704 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,733 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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W683 JJO is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W683 JJO, 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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W683 JJO is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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