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YT51 COA

2002 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Suzuki DRZ4003,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 COA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025
Pass 24 Sep 2024
Pass 30 Jun 2020
Fail 22 Jun 2020

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019
Pass 13 Apr 2018

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016
Fail 6 Oct 2016

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 1,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 889 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 889 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 11 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 9,490 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 8 miles

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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YT51 COA is a 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 3,402 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 YT51 COA, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT51 COA registered?

YT51 COA is a 2002 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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