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N347 XTV

1996 Suzuki DR350S

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

21,256 mi
Last recorded21,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350S14,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 XTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 21,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,614 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 20,593 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on r/h lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 20,412 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,930 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side stand spring is a bit weak,and needs replacing

Pass 10 Apr 2021 19,829 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side stand bolt nut is missing

Fail 10 Apr 2021 19,829 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Side stand bolt nut is missing

Fail 19 Aug 2020 19,791 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear shock bearing has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Motorcycle metres are loose

Pass 27 Aug 2019 19,670 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,234 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 19,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,702 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension is very sqeaky

Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,702 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension is very sqeaky

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,424 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 18,424 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 18,055 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fuel pipe is cracking and has clips missing;

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Side stand nut is missing;

Fail 17 Jul 2015 18,055 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fuel pipe is cracking and has clips missing;

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Side stand nut is missing;

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,219 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

slight play in front caliper pins

Fail 16 Jul 2014 17,219 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

slight play in front caliper pins

Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,538 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,264 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,530 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350S?

Based on 3,461 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 49
wheel bearings have excessive free play 47
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
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N347 XTV is a 1996 Suzuki DR350S in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki DR350S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 14,708 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 DR350S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N347 XTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR350S typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki DR350S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N347 XTV registered?

N347 XTV is a 1996 Suzuki DR350S, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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