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R152 FGC

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,380 mi
Last recorded1,380 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 FGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 1,380 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play detected on bolt mounting, bottom of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 1,380 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play detected on bolt mounting, bottom of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 1,380 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 1,380 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 1,380 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 1,380 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 1,205 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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R152 FGC is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R152 FGC, 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 R152 FGC registered?

R152 FGC is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R152 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 FGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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