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HOR 231X

1982 Suzuki DR-Z400

Yellow Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,107 mi
Last recorded35,107 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Suzuki DR-Z40021,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOR 231X
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,107 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 35,107 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,188 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 30,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 May 2014 30,180 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?

Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Horn not working 15
Tyre is unsuitable 13
Wheel spoke excessively loose 11
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HOR 231X is a 1982 Suzuki DR-Z400 in Yellow with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,334 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-Z400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOR 231X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOR 231X registered?

HOR 231X is a 1982 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is HOR 231X safe to buy?

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