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R941 GCD

1997 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,126 mi
Last recorded16,126 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR350SE13,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 GCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 16,126 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 16,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 15,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 14,661 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 14,661 miles

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 13,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 13,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,381 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 13,381 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 21 May 2013 13,108 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 13,108 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 5 May 2012 12,604 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 May 2012 12,604 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 11,707 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 11,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,955 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R941 GCD is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R941 GCD, 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 R941 GCD registered?

R941 GCD is a 1997 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R941 GCD safe to buy?

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