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P248 NRT

1996 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,860 mi
Last recorded36,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350SE13,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 NRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,860 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2015 36,860 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,469 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 35,467 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 35,464 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

clutch cable excessively tight

clutch lever pivot worn

r/h switch gear insucure

side stand plate missing

side stand sized

throttle housing insucure

Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,309 miles

front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 22 Sep 2010 32,731 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,149 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 27,149 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,678 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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P248 NRT is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P248 NRT, 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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P248 NRT is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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