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R262 LFV

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,024 mi
Last recorded24,024 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 LFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 24,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 23,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 23,397 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 23,397 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,302 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 23,297 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,841 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 17,811 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,610 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 10,582 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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R262 LFV is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R262 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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What year was R262 LFV registered?

R262 LFV is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R262 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 LFV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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