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R821 AAY

1998 Suzuki DR350

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,581 mi
Last recorded7,581 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR35011,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 AAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 7,581 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 6,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 4,958 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 4,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 4,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 2,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 1,929 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 1,440 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 37 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 9 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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R821 AAY is a 1998 Suzuki DR350 in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R821 AAY, 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 R821 AAY registered?

R821 AAY is a 1998 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 8 February 1998.

Is R821 AAY safe to buy?

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