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X407 HBC

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,203 mi
Last recorded22,203 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 HBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 22,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn, not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced partial LED failure (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced partial LED failure (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock bump stop deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2021 22,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect Size does not conform to standards (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dirty (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn, not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced partial LED failure (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced partial LED failure (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,295 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 20,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Beam kick up to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 18,922 miles

headlight dipping to right

rear plate size

Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,746 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 17,746 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 17,507 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 17,507 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,479 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 14,478 miles

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

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,249 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 13,249 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 12,664 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,128 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

sprocket cover missing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 12,128 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

sprocket cover missing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,645 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 10,645 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 8,701 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,701 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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X407 HBC is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X407 HBC, 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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What year was X407 HBC registered?

X407 HBC is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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