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R171 EAF

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,227 mi
Last recorded23,227 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 EAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,227 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,489 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,499 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,815 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,815 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,820 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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R171 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R171 EAF, 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 R171 EAF registered?

R171 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R171 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 EAF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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