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W942 PCD

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

6,558 mi
Last recorded6,558 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 PCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 6,558 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 5,704 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 5,704 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 4,587 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 3,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 309 miles

Rear Non standard exhaust fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2015
Pass 6 Sep 2013 3,424 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 3,424 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 3,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 3,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 3,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 3,424 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 3,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 3,424 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 May 2007 3,424 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,424 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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W942 PCD is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W942 PCD, 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 W942 PCD registered?

W942 PCD is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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