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P481 OMJ

1996 Suzuki DR350S

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,725 mi
Last recorded10,725 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350S14,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 OMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 10,725 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 10,588 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,521 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 9,521 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch cable fraying

left and right handgards loose

rear shock adjusting lockring loose

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,439 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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P481 OMJ is a 1996 Suzuki DR350S in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P481 OMJ, 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 P481 OMJ registered?

P481 OMJ is a 1996 Suzuki DR350S, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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