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P597 GNN

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,394 mi
Last recorded25,394 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 GNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 25,394 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 25,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 25,111 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 25,028 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 24,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 24,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,632 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,384 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 23,899 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 23,899 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,652 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 23,652 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 May 2014 23,539 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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P597 GNN is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc 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 P597 GNN, 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 P597 GNN registered?

P597 GNN is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P597 GNN safe to buy?

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