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R679 FGV

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,057 mi
Last recorded22,057 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 FGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2012 21,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,547 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 20,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,147 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 20,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,084 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 19,084 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,312 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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R679 FGV is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R679 FGV, 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 R679 FGV registered?

R679 FGV is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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