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R403 HMR

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,217 mi
Last recorded34,217 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 HMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,217 miles

recommend repositioning of number plate ?

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,033 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 20,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre slighty miss seated on rim,but is ok.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,454 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre slighty miss seated on rim,but is ok.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,250 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 16,219 miles

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

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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R403 HMR is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc 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 R403 HMR, 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 R403 HMR registered?

R403 HMR is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R403 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 HMR 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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