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T148 KAM

1999 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,662 mi
Last recorded27,662 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki DR350SE11,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 KAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 27,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 26,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 25,418 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 25,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,126 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 23,126 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,443 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 22,443 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 20,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,018 miles

centre exhaust clamp missing

n/s/r indicator slightly loose

Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,978 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 11,978 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 9,261 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 9,261 miles

Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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T148 KAM is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T148 KAM, 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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T148 KAM is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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