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M624 CBP

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,348 mi
Last recorded37,348 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM624 CBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 37,348 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 37,321 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire excessively aged & perished cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 36,720 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire excessively aged & perished cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 35,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,930 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

fork gators fitted unable to test check fork seals

Fail 27 Jul 2013 31,920 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

fork gators fitted unable to test check fork seals

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,662 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,760 miles

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

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,031 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,839 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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M624 CBP is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR350SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,030 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 M624 CBP, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki DR350SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M624 CBP is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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