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X242 AFO

2000 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki DRZ4006,942 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 AFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear advise rear spring weak but not dangerous

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 4,317 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear advise rear spring weak but not dangerous

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 4,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 4,198 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 4,198 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 4,094 miles

Offside Rear Outer Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 3,907 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fork legs at unequal heights.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 3,903 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Chain guard missing ()

Fork legs at unequal heights.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 3,873 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 30 Jan 2015 3,873 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 3,592 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 15 Nov 2013 3,592 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2012 3,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 3,307 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 2,638 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 2,638 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 1,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,770 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 1,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 839 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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X242 AFO is a 2000 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 6,942 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X242 AFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X242 AFO is a 2000 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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