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X601 BAM

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,824 mi
Last recorded19,824 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 BAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 19,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 19,824 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,623 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 17,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,137 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 13,286 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 13,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 8,929 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 8,929 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 7,117 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 5,766 miles

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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X601 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X601 BAM, 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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X601 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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