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R915 KOU

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,065 mi
Last recorded12,065 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 KOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 12,065 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp masked at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2022 12,065 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 11,236 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 11,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 7,607 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 7,607 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 7,531 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2009 3,878 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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R915 KOU is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R915 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 R915 KOU registered?

R915 KOU is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R915 KOU safe to buy?

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