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MA51 CFJ

2001 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,097 mi
Last recorded27,097 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DRZ4004,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 CFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 27,097 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 27,097 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 26,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,540 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 21,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 19,961 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 17,618 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018
Pass 11 Mar 2017 79 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007
Pass 26 May 2007 87 miles

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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MA51 CFJ is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA51 CFJ, 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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What year was MA51 CFJ registered?

MA51 CFJ is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is MA51 CFJ safe to buy?

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