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N56 BVP

1996 Suzuki DR350

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,447 mi
Last recorded40,447 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR35011,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 BVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Chain guard missing ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 39,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 38,022 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 38,022 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,889 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,270 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,063 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,134 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,327 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 19,327 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,244 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 17,244 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,845 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,957 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,761 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,761 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 10,090 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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N56 BVP is a 1996 Suzuki DR350 in White with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N56 BVP, 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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What year was N56 BVP registered?

N56 BVP is a 1996 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N56 BVP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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