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Q898GFY

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,101 mi
Last recorded26,101 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ898GFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2024 26,101 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 24,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 22,606 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,171 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,088 miles

chain tension close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,879 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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Q898GFY is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q898GFY, 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 Q898GFY registered?

Q898GFY is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is Q898GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q898GFY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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