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R148 HMW

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,752 mi
Last recorded1,752 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 HMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 1,752 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 1,571 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 1,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 1,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 1,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 128 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,658 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,658 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 4,658 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 May 2010 4,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 4,466 miles

no indicaters fitted at time of test

Fail 15 May 2009 4,466 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 4,152 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 3,509 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350SE?

Based on 5,481 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 71
wheel bearings have excessive free play 61
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
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R148 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki DR350SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki DR350SE fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R148 HMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR350SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki DR350SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R148 HMW registered?

R148 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is R148 HMW safe to buy?

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