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P873 ARU

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,953 mi
Last recorded18,953 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 ARU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 18,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 18,863 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,483 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 18,483 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,574 miles

Central Front Upper All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 17,574 miles

Central Front Upper All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 15,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 15,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 27 May 2015 12,885 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 12,875 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 11,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,782 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,803 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 5,862 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 11 May 2009 4,544 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 4,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

exhaust silencer bolt missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 3,867 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 3,867 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

no indicators

rear bulb out and number plate light is showing a clear white light to rear of motorcycle

Pass 22 Jul 2006 3,622 miles

throttle slightly tight

Pass 25 Jun 2005 3,605 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

number plate small

rear reflector insecure

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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P873 ARU is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P873 ARU, 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 P873 ARU registered?

P873 ARU is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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