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W89 WRW

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,530 mi
Last recorded13,530 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 WRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 13,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 13,334 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 13,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 11,606 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 11,314 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 11,314 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 10,987 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 10,827 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 10,609 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 10,609 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,856 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,769 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 8,769 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,233 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,926 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 6,417 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 6,414 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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W89 WRW is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W89 WRW, 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 W89 WRW registered?

W89 WRW is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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