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P403 YYG

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,314 mi
Last recorded12,314 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 YYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 12,314 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Tread space between blocks on front and rears tyre are slightly greater than the blocks themselves but not considered substantially greater

Pass 21 Jun 2024 11,935 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre perished and cracked

Tread space between blocks on rear tyre are slightly greater than the blocks themselves but not considered substantially greater

Fail 21 Jun 2024 11,935 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre perished and cracked

Tread space between blocks on rear tyre are slightly greater than the blocks themselves but not considered substantially greater

Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,903 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 11,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 11,555 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,461 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,027 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 12 May 2011 10,560 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,550 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,541 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,059 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 9,049 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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P403 YYG is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P403 YYG, 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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What year was P403 YYG registered?

P403 YYG is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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