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WA54 GHJ

2004 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Suzuki DRZ4005,505 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 GHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015
Fail 9 Oct 2015

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam no dip beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering hand guard insecure (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering hand guard insecure (2.1.2e)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking insecure rear mudguard (6.1.1c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread reflectors mounted on number plate (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 7,172 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 7,171 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 9,210 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

no speedo cable

Pass 24 Oct 2011

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no speedo cable

Pass 15 Oct 2010 120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 5,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 5,451 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 4,305 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 4,305 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 2,813 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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WA54 GHJ is a 2004 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 5,505 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA54 GHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA54 GHJ is a 2004 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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