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P204 YRU

1996 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,362 mi
Last recorded10,362 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350SE13,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 YRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 10,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 9,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 8,266 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 7,642 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 7,642 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 7,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 2,554 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 2,543 miles

Front Brake lever insecure Locking device (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 2,429 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 2,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 13 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,537 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,767 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 5,761 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,538 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 5,532 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake disc cover loose

Pass 9 Aug 2010 5,422 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 5,422 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 5,115 miles

Clock unit is slightly loose ; does not affect steering or handling

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,115 miles

Clock unit is slightly loose ; does not affect steering or handling

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,649 miles

Clutch lever has slightly worn pivots

Registration plate is slightly deteriorated ; characters still legible

Pass 1 May 2007 4,441 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 4,441 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 3,358 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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P204 YRU is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P204 YRU, 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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What year was P204 YRU registered?

P204 YRU is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P204 YRU safe to buy?

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