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R54 YAG

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,430 mi
Last recorded26,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 YAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 26,430 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 26,430 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 22,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 25,581 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 25,103 miles

Rear REAR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,666 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 23,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 23,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 22,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,576 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 18,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,057 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,720 miles

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

advise small no. plate fitted .

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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R54 YAG is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R54 YAG, 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 R54 YAG registered?

R54 YAG is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R54 YAG safe to buy?

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