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NX53 AHG

2003 Suzuki Drz

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,955 mi
Last recorded2,955 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Drz4,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 AHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 2,955 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024
Pass 20 Sep 2023 413 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower 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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 413 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower 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))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 380 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose numerous spokes loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower link front bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022
Pass 30 Nov 2019 1,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 1,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017
Pass 1 Mar 2016 1,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 8 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 7 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 8,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 7,518 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 7,518 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,631 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 6,631 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,502 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 6,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 5,903 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,395 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz?

Based on 2,036 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
404
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Tyre is unsuitable 21
Wheel spoke excessively loose 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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NX53 AHG is a 2003 Suzuki Drz in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Drz models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 4,250 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 Drz fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 AHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Drz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX53 AHG registered?

NX53 AHG is a 2003 Suzuki Drz, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is NX53 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX53 AHG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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