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Y46 EGR

2001 Suzuki DRZ400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki DRZ4004,367 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 EGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDRZ400
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025

Daytime MOT Only

Pass 25 Nov 2023

Daytime MOT Only

Pass 1 Nov 2022
Fail 1 Nov 2022

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020

Front Tyre is unsuitable Not for highway use ( the NOT) has been scrubbed off ) Side walls perished (5.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

No lights fitted at time of test

no rear reflactor fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2009

DAY TIME USE MOT NO LIGHTS FITTED PERMINANTLY MASKED LIGHTS

Pass 25 Jul 2008

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 7 May 2008

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007

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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Y46 EGR is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y46 EGR, 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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Y46 EGR is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ400, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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