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AY54 BYX

2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,703 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 BYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015
Fail 9 May 2015

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014

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

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

no indicators fitted but ok as it is an off road motorcycle designed to carry only the rider

Fail 9 May 2014

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

no indicators fitted but ok as it is an off road motorcycle designed to carry only the rider

Pass 18 May 2011 9,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 3,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 3,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 2,792 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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AY54 BYX is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 6,703 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 AY54 BYX, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY54 BYX is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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