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Y285 YDL

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,796 mi
Last recorded17,796 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S7,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 YDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 17,796 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 17,658 miles

All lights taped up at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 14,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,486 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,661 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 10,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 10,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 10,146 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 10,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,555 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 7,555 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 6,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 4,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y285 YDL is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 7,862 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 Y285 YDL, 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 25 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 Y285 YDL registered?

Y285 YDL is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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