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X273 KKG

2001 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,560 mi
Last recorded6,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DRZ4004,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 KKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 6,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 6,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 5,756 miles

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

front ns fork gaiter broken

n0 indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2021 5,756 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

front ns fork gaiter broken

n0 indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2021 5,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 5,595 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 4,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,676 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Rear wheel has very slight play in bearing when checked . (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 1,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014
Pass 10 May 2013
Pass 10 May 2012
Pass 11 May 2011
Pass 17 May 2010
Pass 5 Jun 2009
Fail 9 Jun 2008

1 seat bolt missing

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008

No lights fitted at time of test

1 seat bolt missing

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 50 miles

Only has brake switch fitted to front brake system.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 50 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Only has brake switch fitted to front brake system.

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

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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X273 KKG is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X273 KKG, 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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X273 KKG is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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