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P169 DWN

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,798 mi
Last recorded6,798 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 DWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 6,798 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 6,798 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 6,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,610 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,832 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 6,532 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,532 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 6,532 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P169 DWN is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P169 DWN, 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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What year was P169 DWN registered?

P169 DWN is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P169 DWN safe to buy?

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