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LK03 VEA

2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,153 mi
Last recorded20,153 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

gear lever loose

Pass 16 Jun 2020 20,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 20,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,607 miles

Nearside Rear indicator unit insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,323 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. bias r/h (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 15,318 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. bias r/h (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,586 miles

1. Lights taped over at time of test. 2. Slight play in rear suspension mounting bushes.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,480 miles

day time use only mot

Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,310 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,854 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,385 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 9,385 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,722 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 7,722 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 3,205 miles

Handle bars very slightly bent

Off road bike,indicators not fitted

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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LK03 VEA is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 6,642 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 LK03 VEA, 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 23 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 LK03 VEA registered?

LK03 VEA is a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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