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Y826 HWJ

2001 Suzuki Drz

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki Drz2,944 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 HWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026
Fail 28 Apr 2026

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024
Pass 29 Mar 2023

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2022 500 miles

No lamps fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Aug 2020 21 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

day time use only

Fail 29 Aug 2020 21 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

day time use only

Pass 22 Aug 2019 21 miles

(no lights fitted at time of test) MUST ONLY BE USED IN DAYLIGHT HOURS, IN CLEAR VISIBILITY, NOT TO BE USED IN POOR VISIBILITY

Fail 7 Aug 2019

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 22 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 11 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front valve cap missing

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

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 May 2016 11 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front valve cap missing

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

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 9,700 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 May 2014 36 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 99 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 97 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 42 miles

Centre Rear Lower Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008
Pass 21 Oct 2006 78 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz?

Based on 2,036 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
404
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Tyre is unsuitable 21
Wheel spoke excessively loose 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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Y826 HWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Drz in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Drz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 2,944 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 Drz fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y826 HWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Drz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y826 HWJ registered?

Y826 HWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Drz, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y826 HWJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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