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Y216 CJT

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400

Silver Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,048 mi
Last recorded12,048 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z4005,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 CJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 12,048 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 11,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 11,846 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 11,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 11,541 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 11,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 11,054 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 11,043 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 8,851 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 7,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front indicators damaged.

Some Indicator LEDs not functioning, advise attention.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 24,644 miles

Some rear position light LEDs not working

Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,898 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 20,898 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,520 miles

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

Slight play in headrace bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2015 16,520 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 9,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,363 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 6,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 4,031 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?

Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Horn not working 15
Tyre is unsuitable 13
Wheel spoke excessively loose 11
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Y216 CJT is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400 in Silver with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 5,112 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-Z400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y216 CJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y216 CJT registered?

Y216 CJT is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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