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R483 HJN

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,212 mi
Last recorded28,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 HJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 28,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 24,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 23,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 18,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 18,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 14,039 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 8,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 8,739 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,739 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 6,145 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 6,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,081 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,420 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 5,420 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 4,888 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 4,888 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 4,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,645 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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R483 HJN is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R483 HJN, 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 R483 HJN registered?

R483 HJN is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R483 HJN safe to buy?

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