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WK53 DWD

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,510 mi
Last recorded14,510 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 14,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,106 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 13,105 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose All rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,230 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 11,230 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 10,470 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,389 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 10,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 10,296 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 9,964 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 9,964 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 9,870 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 9,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 9,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 8,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 6,409 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 2,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 2,865 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 2,517 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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WK53 DWD is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 6,642 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 WK53 DWD, 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 23 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 WK53 DWD registered?

WK53 DWD is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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