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P470 YFR

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,811 mi
Last recorded8,811 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 YFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 8,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 8,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 8,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 8,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 7,615 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 7,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 7,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 7,460 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 7,460 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,614 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 6,614 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,739 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 4,113 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 4,113 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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P470 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P470 YFR, 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 P470 YFR registered?

P470 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P470 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 YFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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