MOT Status
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23,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing on rear spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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))
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
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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
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
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
front brakes slight bind
rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
no indicators fitted so advise not to use in bad visibility or at night
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350SE?
Based on 5,481 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S318 VJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S318 VJW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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