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P748 VAP

1996 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,749 mi
Last recorded12,749 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350SE13,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 VAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 12,749 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 12,656 miles

Control switch on left side of bars slightly loose

Rear wheels bearings have very slight free play

Pass 15 Oct 2019 12,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 12,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,891 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,455 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 9,052 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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P748 VAP is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki DR350SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 13,870 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 P748 VAP, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki DR350SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P748 VAP registered?

P748 VAP is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P748 VAP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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