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S503 XHL

1999 Suzuki DR350SE

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,005 mi
Last recorded31,005 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki DR350SE11,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 XHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 31,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 30,367 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 30,304 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 29,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 29,409 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 29,395 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 28,908 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 28,908 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 28,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 27,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 27,435 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,970 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 26,603 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,837 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 21,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,496 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2006 14,114 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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S503 XHL is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S503 XHL, 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 S503 XHL registered?

S503 XHL is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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