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X282 VWR

2000 Suzuki DRZ400

Grey Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,219 mi
Last recorded4,219 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DRZ4006,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 VWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 4,219 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever bracket mounting incorrect.

Fail 25 Oct 2025 4,219 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 4,219 miles

Fuel hose damaged perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 42,178 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 4,077 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 3,541 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake caliper bracket worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

daylight use only

Pass 2 May 2015 3,542 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 3,543 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 3,543 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Bolt missing from rear sprocket

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 1,651 miles

Front engine mount bracket has loose bolt

Rear brake pad heat plate has come loose from brake pad

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2008 1,627 miles

Daytime Mot. might be dangerous to ride in dark conditions

Pass 1 Dec 2006 6,926 miles

1. front and rear brake lights not fitted †2. front tyre perished †3. fairing cracked †4. exhaust leaking from rivets †5. all 4 indicators not fitted † † †DAT TIME USE ONLY † †NOT TO BE USED IN REDUCDED VISABILITY

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 6,909 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Inner Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

1. exhaust leaking from rivets † †2. front tyre perished † †3. indicators not fitted † †4. front and rear brake lights not fitted

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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X282 VWR is a 2000 Suzuki DRZ400 in Grey with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X282 VWR, 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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X282 VWR is a 2000 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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