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X987 JLK

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,333 mi
Last recorded17,333 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 JLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 17,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 15,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 15,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 15,103 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 14,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 10,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,511 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 8,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 8,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 8,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,581 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 4,783 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 4,783 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 4,783 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 4,783 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 4,783 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

battery cover missing

bolt missing in seat

n/s/f hand guard loose

Fail 20 Jul 2009 4,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 4,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,487 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 4,487 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,982 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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X987 JLK is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X987 JLK, 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 X987 JLK registered?

X987 JLK is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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