Suzuki DR 350
Real ownership data from 297 UK DR 350 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR 350 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 8.5% |
| Electrical | fail | 6.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 6% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 6% |
| Other | major | 3.9% |
| Suspension | prs | 3.6% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 2.7% |
| Wheels | major | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
DR 350 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 16,954 mi | 687 | 68.97% |
| 1999 | 26 | 14,930 mi | 563 | 82.99% |
| 1998 | 33 | 9,268 mi | 362 | 82.2% |
| 1997 | 18 | 11,260 mi | 129 | 87.5% |
| 1996 | 39 | 13,461 mi | 254 | 79.69% |
| 1995 | 51 | 16,325 mi | 421 | 80.42% |
| 1994 | 26 | 16,537 mi | 340 | 82.21% |
| 1993 | 37 | 19,002 mi | 182 | 78.52% |
| 1992 | 21 | 20,667 mi | 428 | 70.99% |
| 1991 | 26 | 13,492 mi | 430 | 82.58% |
DR 350 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR 350?
Across 297 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (8.5% of all recorded faults), electrical (6.3% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR 350?
The median Suzuki DR 350 in the UK has covered 14,930 miles, and typically rides about 347 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,354 and 23,868 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR 350 reliable?
80.61% of Suzuki DR 350 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.12 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 297 Suzuki DR 350 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.