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WU53 CHL

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,157 mi
Last recorded11,157 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 CHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 11,157 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 11,096 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 11,090 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,077 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,946 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 10,935 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 10,481 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,435 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 9,435 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 8,841 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 8,841 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 8,125 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 CHL is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU53 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

WU53 CHL is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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