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L982 CVP

1993 Suzuki DR350

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

16,994 mi
Last recorded16,994 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Suzuki DR35016,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 CVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 16,994 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber pivot to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 16,986 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber pivot to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 16,859 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot arm bush swing arm end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 16,844 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 16,794 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 16,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 16,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 16,636 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 16,633 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 23 May 2017 16,596 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. various (4.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 16,593 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. various (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,514 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. Various (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 16,430 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2014 16,290 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,893 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 15,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,224 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 14,988 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 9,750 miles

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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L982 CVP is a 1993 Suzuki DR350 in White with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki DR350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 16,922 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 L982 CVP, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki DR350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L982 CVP registered?

L982 CVP is a 1993 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L982 CVP safe to buy?

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