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Suzuki DR350S

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 349 cc

V53 YVLMOT history

V53 YVL is a black petrol Suzuki DR350S first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 27,341 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
27,341 km
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
769 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 YVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
DR350S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
349 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 YVL was last recorded at 27,341 km on 12 Nov 2025, 14,136 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2007.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2016: 21,295 miles, lower than 22,996 miles on 23 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
13,205 km · 30 Jun 2007
Between the last two tests
14,136 km
Average per year
769 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,341 km
  • 2007 – 13,205 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,341 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Shock (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,341 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    27,341 km
    Test number
    769293028901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass26,911 miles (+501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    26,911 miles
    Test number
    376912824530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel spoke slightly loose Both front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

  3. Pass26,410 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    26,410 miles
    Test number
    903455957139
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass25,075 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,075 miles
    Test number
    493184930193
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass24,234 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,234 miles
    Test number
    752066048897
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shocker link arm (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass22,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    715585097371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    651170399544
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Shock (2.4.A2a(i))

  8. Fail22,996 miles (+1,701)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    363151542011
    • FailureFront Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Shock (2.4.A2a(i))

  9. Pass21,295 miles (-1,701)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,295 miles
    Test number
    321818425642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,996 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    938047353383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,011 miles (+736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,011 miles
    Test number
    678741172207
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  12. Pass21,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    588303181168
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

  13. Fail21,275 miles (+439)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    956073281188
    • Repaired at testBrake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

  14. Pass20,836 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,836 miles
    Test number
    804744270178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,742 miles
    Test number
    502851939152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,742 miles (+2,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,742 miles
    Test number
    991347119110
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  17. Pass15,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,783 miles
    Test number
    830509708187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,205 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,205 km
    Test number
    842991687114
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Questions about V53 YVL

Does V53 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 YVL is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V53 YVL?
The MOT on V53 YVL is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 YVL done?
V53 YVL was recorded at 27,341 km at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 769 km a year.
Has V53 YVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 YVL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on V53 YVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V53 YVL find?
V53 YVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; rear suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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