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P321 JNU

1997 Suzuki DR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,735 mi
Last recorded37,735 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR25031,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 JNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 37,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 37,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 37,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 36,877 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Protective covering distorting letters from certain angles. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 35,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,280 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,569 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,228 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR250?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Direction indicator not working 15
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P321 JNU is a 1997 Suzuki DR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 31,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki DR250 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P321 JNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki DR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P321 JNU registered?

P321 JNU is a 1997 Suzuki DR250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P321 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 JNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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