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S246 KEF

1998 Suzuki DR350

Black Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,514 mi
Last recorded15,514 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR35011,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 KEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 15,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 15,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 14,905 miles

are ‘off road’ motorcycles designed to carry only the rider

Fail 12 Apr 2025 14,905 miles

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

are ‘off road’ motorcycles designed to carry only the rider

Pass 30 Jan 2020 14,875 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 14,869 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

number plate border is slightly smaller then std

Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,869 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

number plate border is slightly smaller then std

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,282 miles

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

No indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2011 13,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 12,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,374 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,422 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 9,464 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 8,362 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S246 KEF is a 1998 Suzuki DR350 in Black with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S246 KEF, 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 S246 KEF registered?

S246 KEF is a 1998 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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