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FE51 WGY

2001 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki DRZ4004,367 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 May 2014

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate light missing

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate light missing

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

Pass 19 May 2010 9,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,428 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007
Fail 5 May 2007

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 5,171 miles

Dip switch in poor condition.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Number plate undersize.

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop switch fitted to front system only.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,171 miles

Dip switch in poor condition.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Number plate undersize.

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

Stop switch fitted to front system only.

How Reliable is the Suzuki DRZ400?

Based on 2,234 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre is unsuitable 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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FE51 WGY is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 4,367 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 DRZ400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE51 WGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DRZ400 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki DRZ400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE51 WGY is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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