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N896 LMR

1996 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,157 mi
Last recorded15,157 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350SE13,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 LMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 15,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 14,898 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 14,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 14,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 13,973 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 13,659 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 13,659 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 13,653 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 13,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 13,653 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Handle bar grips slightly worn

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 13,653 miles

Brake lever shortened

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,650 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 12,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 12,749 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,807 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

clutch lever short

Fail 10 Jul 2008 10,800 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

clutch lever short

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 8,091 miles

FRONT TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT.

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

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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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N896 LMR is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N896 LMR, 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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N896 LMR is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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