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P749 VAP

1996 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193 mi
Last recorded193 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR350SE13,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 VAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 127 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 30 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 3 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 27,550 miles

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

frame has some corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,433 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 27,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,564 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,331 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 26,325 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,766 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 25,757 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,991 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,285 miles

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

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

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

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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P749 VAP is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P749 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 P749 VAP registered?

P749 VAP is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P749 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P749 VAP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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