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R68 KGX

1998 Suzuki DR350

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,663 mi
Last recorded24,663 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR35011,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 KGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 24,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,643 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TYRE VALVE - CORRODED. BOTH FRONT AND REAR

Pass 23 Apr 2021 24,607 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 24,607 miles

Fuel cap leaking seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks, does not return. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 24,545 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 24,545 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,880 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,871 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

headlight beam deflector fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,528 miles

headlight beam deflector fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,237 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel is slightly out of true.

Head light beam deflector fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,867 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,767 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 11,708 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350?

Based on 2,344 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 37
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Tyre is unsuitable 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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R68 KGX is a 1998 Suzuki DR350 in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki DR350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,330 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 DR350 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R68 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR350 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki DR350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R68 KGX registered?

R68 KGX is a 1998 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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