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R261 LFV

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,357 mi
Last recorded12,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,357 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 12,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,960 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 11,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 11,403 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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R261 LFV is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R261 LFV, 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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How do I check the history of R261 LFV?

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What year was R261 LFV registered?

R261 LFV is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R261 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 LFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R261 LFV have outstanding finance?

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