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Y846 HFB

2001 Suzuki DR-Z400

Black Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,237 mi
Last recorded7,237 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR-Z4005,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 HFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2024 7,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 6,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 5,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 5,584 miles

Fuel cap ineffective Rubber seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 4,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 4,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 3,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 1,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 815 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 805 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 805 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 798 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 797 miles

Front Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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Y846 HFB is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400 in Black with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y846 HFB, 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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Y846 HFB is a 2001 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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