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X497 VWV

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,460 mi
Last recorded10,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 VWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 10,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 9,772 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 9,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 9,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 9,433 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 8,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 8,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2010 7,822 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,089 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 7,080 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 5,648 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2007

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

no plate deteriorating

no speedo fitted at time of test

slight rear braqke bind

Pass 3 Aug 2006 1,853 miles

lights all taped up for daytime use

Fail 28 Jul 2006 8,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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X497 VWV is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X497 VWV, 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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X497 VWV is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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