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AU03 KVG

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,900 mi
Last recorded16,900 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 16,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 16,564 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 16,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 15,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 15,108 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 15,108 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 13,590 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 13,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 12,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,989 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,380 miles

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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AU03 KVG is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AU03 KVG, 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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AU03 KVG is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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