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P558 FDV

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,051 mi
Last recorded30,051 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 FDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 30,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 29,116 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 29,107 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 28,722 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 28,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 21,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 20,792 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 17,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,504 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 17,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,076 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 17,076 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,710 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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P558 FDV is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P558 FDV, 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 P558 FDV registered?

P558 FDV is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P558 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 FDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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