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R597 UKN

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,539 mi
Last recorded25,539 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 UKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 25,539 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,539 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever pivot bolt loose

front tyre pressure low

nearside oil pipe possible leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 24,539 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever pivot bolt loose

front tyre pressure low

nearside oil pipe possible leak

Pass 14 May 2010 24,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 24,539 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R597 UKN is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R597 UKN, 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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R597 UKN is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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