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R314 VSD

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,609 mi
Last recorded35,609 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 VSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 35,609 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,760 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 33,554 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 33,092 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 33,092 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 32,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 32,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,787 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,475 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 31,475 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,059 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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R314 VSD is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R314 VSD, 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 R314 VSD registered?

R314 VSD is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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