MOT Status
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19,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Bobble missing from front brake lever.
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Bobble missing from front brake lever.
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350SE?
Based on 5,481 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R896 WHY is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R896 WHY, 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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R896 WHY is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 18 May 1998.
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