Suzuki Dr Z400s (2000)
2000 Suzuki Dr Z400s
CarHunch analysed 427 real MOT records for the 2000 Suzuki Dr Z400s.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 427 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400S passes its MOT slightly more often than average, with 83.3% of vehicles clearing first time against the UK benchmark of 80%, and only 14.5% ever recording a dangerous defect—well within acceptable limits for a bike of this age. However, the median score of 50 suggests this is a model sitting right in the middle of the reliability spectrum rather than punching above its weight.
At nearly 9,400 miles average, these bikes are running fairly low mileage for their age, which typically means less wear but also potentially sporadic use patterns. The real story is in the advisories: 6.2 per vehicle on average points to chronic small issues that accumulate over time rather than catastrophic failures, so budget for regular remedial work when you buy one rather than expecting a problem-free machine.
The 2000 Suzuki Dr Z400s passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 427 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 427 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000.
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Before you buy a 2000 Suzuki Dr Z400s
Based on MOT data from 427 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 3,063 Suzuki Dr Z400s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Suzuki Dr Z400s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Suzuki Dr Z400s vehicles fall between 4,329 and 12,598 miles.
2000 Suzuki Dr Z400s — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 48% of 2000 Suzuki Dr Z400ss are still active.
Numbers are declining — 102 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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