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R887 FEV

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,884 mi
Last recorded11,884 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 FEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 11,857 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 10,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 10,862 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 9,603 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members slight free play in fork bushes (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 9,603 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking over flow pipe on carb (7.2.1a)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members slight free play in fork bushes (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

brake test results low due to block tread tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2017 7,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 7,993 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play bottom shock mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open on both locks and stiff when facing forward (6.2.1f)

Rear brake binding slightly

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 6,446 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 5,866 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 5,844 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 5,834 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 5,834 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 5,559 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 5,342 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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R887 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki DR350SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,334 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 R887 FEV, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki DR350SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R887 FEV registered?

R887 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R887 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 FEV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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