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AY53 JUU

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,289 mi
Last recorded16,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 14,795 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 14,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,493 miles

No facilities to accomadate a passenger fitted at time of test.

rear tyre centre tread depth 2 mm approx.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 13,473 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,613 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 12,490 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 12,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,175 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2008 7,750 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 6,534 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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AY53 JUU is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY53 JUU, 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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What year was AY53 JUU registered?

AY53 JUU is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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