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WU53 AMO

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,906 mi
Last recorded14,906 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 AMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 14,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 14,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 14,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 13,432 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,708 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated behind rear footrest (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 12,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 12,265 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 12,008 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 10,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,299 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 7,299 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 4,438 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 3,406 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 2,147 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 2,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 1,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 702 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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WU53 AMO is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU53 AMO, 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 WU53 AMO registered?

WU53 AMO is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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