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X698 CHB

2000 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

13,082 mi
Last recorded13,082 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DRZ4006,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 CHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 13,082 miles

Front and rear lights not testable day time mot only

Pass 13 Jan 2022 12,661 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 12,661 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively worn clevis pin missing (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 12,510 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 12,510 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 11,919 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 11,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,745 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively slightly tight , suggest greasing (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Sep 2016 11,745 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively slightly tight , suggest greasing (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 11,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 11,178 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 11,163 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 10,151 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 10,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

chain would benifit from a good clean and lube

Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,525 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 9,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,249 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 8,249 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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X698 CHB is a 2000 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 6,942 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X698 CHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X698 CHB is a 2000 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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