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X343 UCA

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,822 mi
Last recorded12,822 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 UCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 12,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 12,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,700 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

spring missing from offside riders footpeg

Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,933 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,933 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 11,870 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

front brake gripping slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2009 10,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,920 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 9,920 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Clutch lever insecure.

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear sprocket insecure.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 9,291 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 9,271 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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X343 UCA is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 8,922 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 X343 UCA, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X343 UCA is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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