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EU54 BYC

2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,234 mi
Last recorded6,234 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 BYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,234 miles

Has slight damage from chain on O/S/R

Supermoto wheels fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2010

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 5,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 5,700 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008
Pass 27 Dec 2007

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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EU54 BYC is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU54 BYC, 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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EU54 BYC is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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