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Suzuki DR350

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 350 cc

V38 DFVMOT history

V38 DFV is a black petrol Suzuki DR350 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 16,236 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
16,236 km
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
262 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 DFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
DR350
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
350 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 DFV was last recorded at 16,236 km on 3 Jun 2025, 47 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,189 km · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
47 km
Average per year
262 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 16,236 km
  • 2024 – 16,189 km
  • 2019 – 16,169 km
  • 2009 – 12,001 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,236 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,236 km (+47)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    16,236 km
    Test number
    534530253053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,189 km (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    16,189 km
    Test number
    812748477987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,169 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,169 km
    Test number
    733694810489
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail16,169 km1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,169 km
    Test number
    797916879306
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) No lamp (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass16,009 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,009 miles
    Test number
    701002496942
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  6. Pass15,891 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    15,891 miles
    Test number
    469057735204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  7. Pass15,827 miles (+632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,827 miles
    Test number
    385145304478
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  8. Pass15,195 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,195 miles
    Test number
    186250223229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,720 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    12,720 miles
    Test number
    227226312261
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

  10. Pass12,577 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,577 miles
    Test number
    446681311150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,436 miles
    Test number
    920751260093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail12,001 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,001 km
    Test number
    411856689091
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  13. Pass12,001 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,001 km
    Test number
    440506989036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 DFV

Does V38 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 DFV expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 DFV?
The MOT on V38 DFV expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 DFV done?
V38 DFV was recorded at 16,236 km at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 262 km a year.
Has V38 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 DFV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2019.
Has the mileage on V38 DFV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V38 DFV find?
V38 DFV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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