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EY53 HVE

2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,195 mi
Last recorded5,195 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 HVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 5,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 5,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 4,964 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 4,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,952 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 4,952 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable under inflated (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 4,517 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 4,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 3,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 3,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,318 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,957 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 21,955 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,741 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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EY53 HVE is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY53 HVE, 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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What year was EY53 HVE registered?

EY53 HVE is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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