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P169 OMJ

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,570 mi
Last recorded10,570 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 OMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 10,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 10,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 9,917 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 9,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 8,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 7,622 miles

Central Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle front lower bush effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 6,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 6,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 6,083 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 5,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 5,459 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 5,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 5,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 4,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,039 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 2,465 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,696 miles

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 OMJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P169 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

P169 OMJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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