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T449 VKJ

1999 Suzuki DR350SE

White Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,652 mi
Last recorded28,652 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki DR350SE11,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 VKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR350SE
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 28,652 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber linkage has slight play

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 27,825 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 27,815 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 26,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 24,906 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 24,595 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 24,284 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2014 24,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,707 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 23,282 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,209 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,814 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,424 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 20,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,790 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,780 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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T449 VKJ is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE in White 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 T449 VKJ, 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 T449 VKJ registered?

T449 VKJ is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T449 VKJ safe to buy?

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