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S105 BDL

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,565 mi
Last recorded33,565 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 BDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,565 miles

gear lever

Fail 22 Aug 2024 33,564 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

gear lever

Pass 15 Sep 2018 32,600 miles

Clutch lever to perch bolt loose but secure

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 32,599 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear grab rail insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch lever to perch bolt loose but secure

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,408 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear hose outer bulging slightly at caliper (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre flat, inflated

gear lever loose

lower chain guide bent and broken

one seat bolt missing

shiny metal filings near rear caliper, disc rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2017 31,408 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear hose outer bulging slightly at caliper (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre flat, inflated

gear lever loose

lower chain guide bent and broken

one seat bolt missing

shiny metal filings near rear caliper, disc rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,882 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,090 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,778 miles

Gear change lever loose on shaft.

Side-stand very stiff in return

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle return cable missing from carburettor slide lifter but carburettor / throttle operating satisfactorily.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 26,778 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d) DANGEROUS

Gear change lever loose on shaft.

Side-stand very stiff in return

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle return cable missing from carburettor slide lifter but carburettor / throttle operating satisfactorily.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 22,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever notchy

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,079 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 18,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,218 miles

throttle cables require lube/replacement.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,827 miles

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

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

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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S105 BDL is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S105 BDL, 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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S105 BDL is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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