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Y879 PAU

2001 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,932 mi
Last recorded8,932 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DRZ4004,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 PAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 8,932 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,891 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 8,888 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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Y879 PAU is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 4,367 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y879 PAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y879 PAU registered?

Y879 PAU is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y879 PAU safe to buy?

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