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S465 SBA

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

Purple Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,484 mi
Last recorded4,484 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 SBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 4,484 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 4,484 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 4,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 4,300 miles

no mirrors fitted on/off road model

Pass 4 Dec 2013 4,085 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 6 Oct 2012 3,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 3,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 2,955 miles

number plate may require replacing in near future.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 2,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 1,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 1,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 1,152 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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S465 SBA is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in Purple with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S465 SBA, 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 S465 SBA registered?

S465 SBA is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S465 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S465 SBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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