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WX53 CEA

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,883 mi
Last recorded6,883 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 CEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 6,883 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 6,340 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 6,238 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2023 4,958 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 4,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 3,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018
Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,759 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 38,759 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 3,378 miles

rear number plate condition

Pass 27 Sep 2011 3,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 2,166 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 1,347 miles

advise slight deterioration of rear number plate.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 1,342 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 1,342 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 1,194 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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WX53 CEA is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WX53 CEA, 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 WX53 CEA registered?

WX53 CEA is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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