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Suzuki DR350SE

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 349 cc

V43 YVLMOT history

V43 YVL is a black petrol Suzuki DR350SE first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,046 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
67,046 km
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,887 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 YVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
DR350SE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
349 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 YVL was last recorded at 67,046 km on 15 Apr 2026, 2,036 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,010 km · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,036 km
Average per year
2,887 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,046 km
  • 2022 – 65,010 km
  • 2021 – 64,668 km
  • 2020 – 64,210 km
  • 2010 – 35,316 km
  • 2008 – 19,516 km
  • 2006 – 9,761 km
  • 2005 – 6,729 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,046 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,046 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,046 km
    Test number
    806659968865
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,308 miles (+1,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    729849607224
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass65,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    438028985377
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,043 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    894751572237
    • Repaired at testFootrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,010 km (+342)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,010 km
    Test number
    394176722133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,668 km (+458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,668 km
    Test number
    211616300457
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front Brake (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,210 km
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,210 km
    Test number
    223109954364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,210 km1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,210 km
    Test number
    581372865382
    • DangerousRear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass57,329 miles (+6,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    685160543103
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  10. Pass50,481 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,481 miles
    Test number
    665535642181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    176835541154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,316 km
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,316 km
    Test number
    273896440418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,486 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,486 miles
    Test number
    694222649105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,516 miles
    Test number
    294334448492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Fail19,516 km4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,516 km
    Test number
    662694648120
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureTyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Pass13,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,360 miles
    Test number
    274991947196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,360 miles (+3,599)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,360 miles
    Test number
    530646937168
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • NoteRear wheel stiff to turn

  18. Pass9,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,761 miles
    Test number
    354418736142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,761 miles
    Test number
    520308636162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,761 km (+3,032)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,761 km
    Test number
    960152226153
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

  21. Pass6,729 km
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2006
    Odometer
    6,729 km
    Test number
    181023445174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 YVL

Does V43 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 YVL is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 YVL?
The MOT on V43 YVL is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 YVL done?
V43 YVL was recorded at 67,046 km at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,887 km a year.
Has V43 YVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 YVL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V43 YVL 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 V43 YVL find?
V43 YVL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak from engine; rear upper shock absorber has a slightly worn bush; rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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