MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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
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
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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
lights all taped up for daytime use
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was X497 VWV registered?
X497 VWV is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 26 October 2000.
Is X497 VWV safe to buy?
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