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W878 VDG

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,171 mi
Last recorded22,171 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 VDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 22,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 22,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 21,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 21,273 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 21,273 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

COOLANT VERY LOW

Horn not working MISSING (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 21,262 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 21,262 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 13,286 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 8,603 miles

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

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

front tyre low inflation

Pass 5 Dec 2013 7,781 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 7,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 7,756 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 7,099 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 6,096 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 6,096 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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W878 VDG is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W878 VDG, 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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W878 VDG is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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