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S318 VJW

1999 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,943 mi
Last recorded23,943 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki DR350SE11,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 VJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 23,943 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing on rear spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2 mm (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 20,946 miles

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

Front wheel bearing slight roughness

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

horn weak

slight rise in revs right lock

Pass 15 Dec 2022 18,611 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

chain guard missing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,725 miles

front tyre perrished

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

standard numberplate stuck over small plate

Fail 15 Nov 2014 17,723 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre perrished

standard numberplate stuck over small plate

Pass 24 May 2013 16,782 miles

front brakes slight bind

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,225 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 12,966 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,845 miles

no indicators fitted so advise not to use in bad visibility or at night

Fail 10 Nov 2007 11,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 11,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,627 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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S318 VJW is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki DR350SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,703 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 S318 VJW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki DR350SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S318 VJW registered?

S318 VJW is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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