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R927 XBK

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,520 mi
Last recorded35,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 XBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 35,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,574 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 34,574 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,276 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,077 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,062 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,058 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,559 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,089 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 20,588 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slightly underinflated front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,572 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R927 XBK is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R927 XBK, 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 R927 XBK registered?

R927 XBK is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R927 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R927 XBK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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