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YK53 HFU

2003 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,920 mi
Last recorded9,920 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DRZ4004,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 9,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 349 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 349 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 7,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018
Pass 16 Sep 2017
Pass 27 Aug 2016

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 9,890 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,890 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2013 3,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 3,651 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 3,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,350 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 3 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,962 miles

Chain guard missing

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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YK53 HFU is a 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 4,043 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 YK53 HFU, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK53 HFU registered?

YK53 HFU is a 2003 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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