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R963 UES

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,717 mi
Last recorded6,717 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 UES
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 6,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 6,653 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 6,380 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 6,046 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 5,974 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 5,745 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 5,745 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 5,395 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 May 2008 5,395 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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R963 UES is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R963 UES, 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 R963 UES registered?

R963 UES is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R963 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 UES shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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