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R164 UKV

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,950 mi
Last recorded5,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 UKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 5,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 3,146 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 3,064 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 2,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 2,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 2,200 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,565 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 8,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,646 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,604 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 14,602 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Pass 21 May 2011 13,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 11,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 11,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,656 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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R164 UKV is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R164 UKV, 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 R164 UKV registered?

R164 UKV is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R164 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 UKV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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