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S189 ODD

1998 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

23,487 mi
Last recorded23,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR350SE13,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 ODD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 23,487 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 23,481 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 23,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,315 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 22,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,383 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 20,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 18,511 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 May 2017 18,511 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2016 16,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 16,973 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 15,647 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 15,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 14,177 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,693 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 May 2013 12,692 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 11,852 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,758 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

L/H handlebar switch gear loose

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2010 9,661 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,559 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 9,559 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 9,261 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,478 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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S189 ODD is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S189 ODD, 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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S189 ODD is a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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