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R491 UAL

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,886 mi
Last recorded11,886 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 UAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 11,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 11,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 10,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 9,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 8,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 6,686 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 6,686 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,609 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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R491 UAL is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R491 UAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R491 UAL registered?

R491 UAL is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R491 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 UAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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