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WK52 WOX

2003 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,514 mi
Last recorded2,514 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DRZ4004,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WOX
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 2,514 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 2,487 miles

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

Stop lamp only working from front control - no wiring or switch fitted to rear pass and advise

Fail 24 Feb 2024 2,487 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 1,802 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 1,784 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working from rear brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 1,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 1,253 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019
Fail 28 Mar 2019

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 2,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 5 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure Rear mudgaurd loose and could fall off (6.1.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015

DAYTIME USE ONLY lights masked at time of test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 3,689 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

gear change lever loose

no directional indicators or switch fitted at time of test

no headlamp switch fitted to vehicle

spedo insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2008 3,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2006 181 miles

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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WK52 WOX is a 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 4,043 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 WK52 WOX, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK52 WOX registered?

WK52 WOX is a 2003 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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