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Y893 JUJ

2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S8,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 JUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024
Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,021 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 50,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,424 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,467 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

clutch operation stiff

Pass 27 Oct 2018 35,623 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,026 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,366 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 15,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,603 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,451 miles

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

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 Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre has no wall marking on

Pass 22 Sep 2007 12,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,119 miles

Bolt missing from O/S Engine cover

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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Y893 JUJ is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 8,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y893 JUJ, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y893 JUJ is a 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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