MOT Status
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17,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
All lights taped up at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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)
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))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y285 YDL safe to buy?
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