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R78 OWR

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

Yellow Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,876 mi
Last recorded28,876 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 OWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 28,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 28,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,828 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 25,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel FRONT (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 25,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,551 miles

play @ rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,568 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 15,568 miles

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

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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R78 OWR is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in Yellow with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R78 OWR, 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 R78 OWR registered?

R78 OWR is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R78 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 OWR shows 20 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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