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R351 CAC

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,754 mi
Last recorded16,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 CAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 16,754 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 16,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 16,569 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 16,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,661 miles

fair amount of brake lever pressure required to reach max front brake effort.

front brake disc rusty.

rear brake disc wearing.

some perishing in front tyre tread.

some play in rear swing arm lower bush.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,661 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fair amount of brake lever pressure required to reach max front brake effort.

front brake disc rusty.

rear brake disc wearing.

some perishing in front tyre tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,374 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,876 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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R351 CAC is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R351 CAC, 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 R351 CAC registered?

R351 CAC is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R351 CAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 CAC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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