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R905 KOU

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,992 mi
Last recorded22,992 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 KOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 22,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 22,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 22,539 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 22,539 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 21,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 21,235 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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R905 KOU is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R905 KOU, 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 R905 KOU registered?

R905 KOU is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R905 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 KOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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