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W81 NJK

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,495 mi
Last recorded11,495 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 NJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 11,495 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 11,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 11,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 11,459 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire poss float stuck due to old fuel blocking needle valve (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 11,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 11,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 11,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 11,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 10,987 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Pass 17 May 2016 10,755 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 10,507 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 10,324 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 10,324 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 10,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 10,015 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,844 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,109 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 9,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,040 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 4,769 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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W81 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W81 NJK, 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 W81 NJK registered?

W81 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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