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BL03 LZK

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

18,142 mi
Last recorded18,142 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 18,142 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 17,763 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 17,763 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 17,431 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust rusty

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 17,431 miles

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust rusty

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,433 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust getting rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,246 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 16,246 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 14,985 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,690 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 13,690 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive several partially seized links (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 12,532 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive several partially seized links (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,581 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 11,581 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 10,774 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,774 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,033 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 10,033 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 8,588 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 6,881 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 6,881 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 5,946 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 5,946 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2009 5,058 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 5,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 4,157 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 4,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 2,768 miles

front tyre presure soft

Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,533 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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BL03 LZK is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 BL03 LZK, 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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BL03 LZK is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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