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N215 FCA

1996 Suzuki DR350

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,735 mi
Last recorded8,735 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR35011,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 FCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 8,735 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 8,735 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 8,735 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 8,735 miles

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 8,735 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has surface rust all over but not affecting its strength. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both front and rear spokes have light surface rust (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 8,735 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 8,735 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 8,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 8,735 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 8,735 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 8,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 8,735 miles

Nearside passenger footrest pivot worn and requires attention

Fail 8 Nov 2012 8,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside passenger footrest pivot worn and requires attention

Pass 4 Nov 2011 8,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 8,735 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 8,735 miles

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front tyre has little to no air

Pass 3 Nov 2008 8,735 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 8,735 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,735 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 8,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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N215 FCA is a 1996 Suzuki DR350 in White with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki DR350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 11,999 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 N215 FCA, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki DR350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N215 FCA is a 1996 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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