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S486 CMR

1998 Suzuki DR350

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,878 mi
Last recorded26,878 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR35011,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 CMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 26,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 26,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,698 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front headlight has mask fitted at time of retest

Front tyre under inflated

Fail 24 Jun 2021 26,695 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong way kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly twistgrip not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre under inflated

Pass 4 May 2017 26,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 20,508 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 20,508 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 20,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 20,441 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 20,406 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,317 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,208 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 19,937 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,395 miles

Front Plate brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.B2b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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S486 CMR is a 1998 Suzuki DR350 in White with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S486 CMR, 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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S486 CMR is a 1998 Suzuki DR350, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S486 CMR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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