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Suzuki DR-Z400S

Blue and White · Petrol · 2001 · 398 cc

Y285 YDLMOT history

Y285 YDL is a blue and white petrol Suzuki DR-Z400S first used on 28 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 17,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
17,796 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 YDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
DR-Z400S
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 YDL was last recorded at 17,796 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,658 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 17,796 miles
  • 2023 – 17,658 miles
  • 2021 – 15,139 miles
  • 2020 – 14,415 miles
  • 2019 – 13,039 miles
  • 2018 – 12,486 miles
  • 2017 – 11,895 miles
  • 2016 – 10,661 miles
  • 2014 – 10,621 miles
  • 2012 – 10,146 miles
  • 2011 – 9,387 miles
  • 2010 – 7,555 miles
  • 2009 – 6,682 miles
  • 2008 – 5,917 miles
  • 2007 – 5,356 miles
  • 2006 – 4,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,796 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,796 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    17,796 miles
    Test number
    364052442310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass17,658 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    946438195915
    • AdvisoryAll lights taped up at time of test

  3. Pass15,139 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    15,139 miles
    Test number
    239251059806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,415 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    14,415 miles
    Test number
    126089945666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,039 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    782985705555
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass12,486 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    12,486 miles
    Test number
    623254674212
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  7. Pass11,895 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,895 miles
    Test number
    760286935785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,661 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,661 miles
    Test number
    234485175771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail10,621 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,621 miles
    Test number
    169523604486
    • Repaired at testRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  10. Pass10,621 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    10,621 miles
    Test number
    427303504091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    10,146 miles
    Test number
    499159852260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail10,146 miles (+759)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,146 miles
    Test number
    599979652236
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass9,387 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,387 miles
    Test number
    937773271228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    7,555 miles
    Test number
    550713870206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,555 miles (+873)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,555 miles
    Test number
    183242770264
    • FailureRear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass6,682 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,682 miles
    Test number
    160032969284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,917 miles (+561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,917 miles
    Test number
    341176058496
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass5,356 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    5,356 miles
    Test number
    692601467201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    4,808 miles
    Test number
    774431456247
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  20. Fail4,808 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,808 miles
    Test number
    900541456233
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Questions about Y285 YDL

Does Y285 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 YDL expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 YDL?
The MOT on Y285 YDL expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 YDL done?
Y285 YDL was recorded at 17,796 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 681 miles a year.
Has Y285 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 YDL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on Y285 YDL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 YDL find?
Y285 YDL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied; offside rear suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm.

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