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P183 RYR

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,101 mi
Last recorded35,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 RYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 35,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021
Fail 23 Jan 2021

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

no indicators fitted at time of test>enduro

Pass 26 Jan 2012

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 12 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

aggresive tyres fitted

bicycle style speedo fitted

no rear indicators fitted and front ones masked out

some of rear spokes bent out of true

Pass 10 Dec 2010 12 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

aggresive tyres fitted

bicycle style speedo fitted

no rear indicators fitted and front ones masked out

some of rear spokes bent out of true

Pass 2 May 2008
Fail 2 May 2008

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,682 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 1,640 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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P183 RYR is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P183 RYR, 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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P183 RYR is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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