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YK54 AUR

2004 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,052 mi
Last recorded9,052 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DRZ4005,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 AUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 8,508 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 7,543 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

now direction indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,929 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 6,723 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front sprocket nut needs torque spanner.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 6,482 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 5,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 5,771 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 1,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 1,591 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 1,421 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 1,421 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YK54 AUR is a 2004 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 5,505 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 YK54 AUR, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK54 AUR is a 2004 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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