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WX53 VLR

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,859 mi
Last recorded7,859 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 7,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 7,698 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 7,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,461 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 7,451 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,053 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 5,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 4,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 3,043 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 3,043 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 2,722 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,519 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 2,519 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 2,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 2,155 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 2,013 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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 VLR 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 75%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

WX53 VLR is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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