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WJ02 YSW

2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,076 mi
Last recorded11,076 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 YSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 11,076 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 10,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 10,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 10,168 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 10,167 miles

Horn not working with lights on (1.7.3a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,784 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pads (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

fuel cap slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,336 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer (7.1.1a)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 8,690 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever locknut missing

Fail 13 Apr 2013 8,679 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever locknut missing

Pass 6 Jan 2012

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 7,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,098 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 6,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2008 3,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 1,073 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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WJ02 YSW is a 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 6,980 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 WJ02 YSW, 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 24 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 WJ02 YSW registered?

WJ02 YSW is a 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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