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MDL 626W

1981 Suzuki DR-Z400

White Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,970 mi
Last recorded23,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Suzuki DR-Z40015,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDL 626W
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,970 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 23,938 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Chain guard missing

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 21,118 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear brake adjustment near end of travel

stand mount cracked

Fail 15 May 2010 21,118 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear brake adjustment near end of travel

stand mount cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,346 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 17,261 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,302 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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MDL 626W is a 1981 Suzuki DR-Z400 in White with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 15,780 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 MDL 626W, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDL 626W registered?

MDL 626W is a 1981 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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