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AY03 GOE

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

15,893 mi
Last recorded15,893 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 15,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 13,954 miles

Rear Shock Linkage has Slight Movment

Pass 13 May 2023 13,193 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Shock/swing arm Link Bearing (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 12 May 2023 13,193 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Shock/swing arm Link Bearing (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 12,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 12,418 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,273 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Fr NS Winker Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 11,273 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear Number Plate Light Missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Fr NS Winker Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 9,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 9,032 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 8,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 8,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,228 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 8,228 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 7,243 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 7,243 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 5,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 5,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

l/h handle bar grip loose on handle bar but cannot slide off.

rear brake caliper boot not fitted correctly. brake operation not effected.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 3,655 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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AY03 GOE is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY03 GOE, 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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AY03 GOE is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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