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P347 FFJ

1997 Suzuki DR350

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

9,636 mi
Last recorded9,636 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR3509,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 FFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 9,636 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 9,522 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 9,521 miles

Front Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,147 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 9,147 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 7,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,498 miles

Front pads wearing slightly unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit and wearing uneven (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 7,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 7,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 7,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 6,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 6,451 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 6,333 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 5,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 5,841 miles

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

chain guard missing

drive chain requires adjustment

Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,729 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,554 miles

Chain guard missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 5,550 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,266 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 5,262 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 5,050 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

chain guard missing

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350?

Based on 2,344 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 37
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Tyre is unsuitable 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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P347 FFJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR350 in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 9,522 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 DR350 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P347 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR350 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki DR350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P347 FFJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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