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Y458 DTO

2001 Suzuki DRZ400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,154 mi
Last recorded1,154 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DRZ4004,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 DTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 1,154 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 1,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 132 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 132 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 51 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedometer just changed =previous milage + 7683MLS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 7,417 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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Y458 DTO is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y458 DTO, 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 Y458 DTO registered?

Y458 DTO is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y458 DTO safe to buy?

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