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N649 LDE

1996 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,872 mi
Last recorded26,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350SE13,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 LDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 26,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 26,624 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 26,606 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly twisted close to disc (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 26,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 26,104 miles

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

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

advise, operation of throttle,, recommend check

gear selector pedal, splines worn

o/s and n/s rear indicators slightly modified,, tape used

Fail 13 Dec 2022 26,104 miles

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

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

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

advise, operation of throttle,, recommend check

gear selector pedal, splines worn

o/s and n/s rear indicators slightly modified,, tape used

Pass 6 Dec 2021 25,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 23,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 23,559 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,225 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

gear pedal, splines worn, close to crankcase

rear indicators , position modified

Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey centre exhaust joint, minor leak (7.1.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s and n/s rear indicators, position slightly modified, taped used

Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,649 miles

Drive chain slightly tight when rider on motorcycle (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,375 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 20,575 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 20,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,603 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,170 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,000 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,994 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,575 miles

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

gear lever loose

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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N649 LDE is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki DR350SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 13,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N649 LDE, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki DR350SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N649 LDE is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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