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CN03 SYJ

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 SYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 99 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Right on bottom limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake light not fitted as standard.

Main beam headlight not fitted as standard.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Slight drag. (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Acute angle on limit. (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 99 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56 miles

Motor bike is to be only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 56 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Motor bike is to be only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Pass 7 Jul 2016

Exhaust noisy not standard (7.1.2)

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

no lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 6 Jul 2016

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy not standard (7.1.2)

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

no lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2014
Pass 25 Apr 2008

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

Fail 1 May 2007 87 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 87 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006

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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CN03 SYJ is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN03 SYJ, 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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CN03 SYJ is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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