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X696 HGM

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

24,237 mi
Last recorded24,237 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 HGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 24,237 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 24,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 24,237 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 24,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 24,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,579 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure bolts missing rear under tray but not insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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

chain guard missing

exhaust heat shield missing

handle bars possible bent

head light high beam indicator does not work

Fail 17 Mar 2016 18,579 miles

Direction indicator obscured number plate (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure bolts missing rear under tray but not insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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

chain guard missing

exhaust heat shield missing

handle bars possible bent

head light high beam indicator does not work

Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,298 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

chain and sprockets worn and slightly loose ,advise replacement

fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack

rear number plate cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2014 18,297 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

chain and sprockets worn and slightly loose ,advise replacement

fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2013 15,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2009 10,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2009 10,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 May 2008 9,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,738 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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X696 HGM is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X696 HGM, 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 X696 HGM registered?

X696 HGM is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 4 November 2000.

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