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R814 MOU

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,373 mi
Last recorded10,373 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 MOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 10,373 miles

Front Built up wheel has a loose bolt/s (4.2.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,373 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 9,626 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 5,642 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 5,642 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 4,653 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2007 4,455 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 4,455 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 2,786 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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R814 MOU is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R814 MOU, 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 R814 MOU registered?

R814 MOU is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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