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J301 BFO

1992 Suzuki DR350

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,652 mi
Last recorded26,652 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki DR35020,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ301 BFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 26,652 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear No chain guard fitted at time of test!

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 26,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component Swinging arm & exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear No chain guard fitted at time of test!

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 26,171 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 26,137 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower shock bush and front dog bone bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre is unsuitable Not E marked (5.2.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe and silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 25,777 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 24,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 24,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly to tight on lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 23,387 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 23,387 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 21,897 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 21,897 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 20,232 miles

Chain guard slightly loose missing (6.1.7 (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 18,157 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,002 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 18,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,986 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 16,238 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 16,238 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 13,942 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 12,201 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,271 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

full test carried out, different tester carried out original test

Fail 11 Aug 2006 11,271 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350?

Based on 2,344 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 37
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Tyre is unsuitable 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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J301 BFO is a 1992 Suzuki DR350 in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki DR350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 20,246 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 DR350 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J301 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR350 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki DR350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J301 BFO registered?

J301 BFO is a 1992 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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