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R149 HMW

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,362 mi
Last recorded14,362 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 HMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 14,362 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,362 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

gear lever loose

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,757 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 13,744 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 13,451 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear caliper sliding pins and bushes starting to wear

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,451 miles

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

rear caliper sliding pins and bushes starting to wear

Pass 15 Dec 2005 12,784 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 12,770 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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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R149 HMW is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R149 HMW, 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 R149 HMW registered?

R149 HMW is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R149 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 HMW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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