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S117 KLM

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,329 mi
Last recorded13,329 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 KLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 13,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 12,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 12,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 12,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 12,337 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 11,905 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,062 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 11,062 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 10,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,582 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 10,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 8,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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S117 KLM is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S117 KLM, 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 S117 KLM registered?

S117 KLM is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S117 KLM safe to buy?

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