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EU04 EDV

2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

460 mi
Last recorded460 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 EDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 311 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 148 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 131 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018
Pass 16 May 2017
Pass 1 Jun 2016
Pass 1 Jun 2015
Pass 20 Mar 2014 2 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013
Pass 24 Dec 2011 12,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 12,581 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 10,541 miles

Wiring around headstock has been trapping in steering stops and inner core has been exposed

Fail 3 Nov 2009 10,541 miles

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wiring around headstock has been trapping in steering stops and inner core has been exposed

Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,020 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 8,017 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,077 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 7,065 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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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EU04 EDV is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU04 EDV, 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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EU04 EDV is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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