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FD54 JZF

2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,180 mi
Last recorded7,180 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 JZF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 7,180 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 7,180 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play upper shock (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 1 May 2014 7,173 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 6,441 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 6,434 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 5,787 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 5,049 miles

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

No rear brake light fitted as standard to the machine.

Rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,349 miles

No rear brake light fitted as standard to the machine.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 4,349 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

No rear brake light fitted as standard to the machine.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 3,175 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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FD54 JZF is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD54 JZF, 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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FD54 JZF is a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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