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P170 OMJ

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,029 mi
Last recorded8,029 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 OMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 8,029 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 8,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

HIGH BEAM TEL LIHGT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 7,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 7,905 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 7,806 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 7,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 7,752 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 7,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 7,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 7,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 7,071 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,794 miles

side stand chaffing against swingingarm

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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P170 OMJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P170 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 P170 OMJ registered?

P170 OMJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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