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W964 CJN

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 CJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 43,008 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 42,958 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside air box cover missing

Fail 26 Oct 2024 42,958 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside air box cover missing

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,934 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 42,934 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 42,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 42,561 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,175 miles

front brake slightly stiff

Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,157 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

front brake slightly stiff

Pass 20 May 2013 40,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 29,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2011 19,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 2,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 2,020 miles

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

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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W964 CJN is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W964 CJN, 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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W964 CJN is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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