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R10 WCP

2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

22,542 mi
Last recorded22,542 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S6,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 WCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 22,542 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 22,497 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Rear tyre low and knobbles tearing off

Pass 20 Dec 2024 22,294 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2024 22,294 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre getting low

Fail 23 Oct 2024 22,244 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 21,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 21,752 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 21,752 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 21,576 miles

Chainguard not fitted.

Dipped beam on top limit.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,292 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 19,292 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 17,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,363 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 14,363 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate obscured bent (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 12,557 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,988 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,496 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,116 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 7,116 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 5,355 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 5,355 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 4,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 3,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 3,053 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 2,582 miles

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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R10 WCP is a 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 6,980 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 R10 WCP, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R10 WCP is a 2002 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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