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YJ53 HNP

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254 mi
Last recorded254 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 HNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 254 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

daytime mot only

Pass 3 Jun 2017 49 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no lights fitted at time of testing

Pass 13 Jun 2016 21 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 May 2015 39 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

only used during dayliht hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility. no lights on bike

Fail 8 May 2015 38 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

only used during dayliht hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility. no lights on bike

Fail 7 May 2015 38 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 65 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 440 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 67 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 58 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 29 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 22 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 87 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 87 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006

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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YJ53 HNP is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 6,642 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 YJ53 HNP, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 HNP is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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