MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)
Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Offside Rear Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
rear wheel bearing slight play
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR350SE?
Based on 5,481 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V197 DVR is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE in White with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V197 DVR, 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 V197 DVR registered?
V197 DVR is a 1999 Suzuki DR350SE, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V197 DVR safe to buy?
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