Suzuki DR350
Real ownership data from 297 UK DR350 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR350 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.5% |
| Other | fail | 4.9% |
| Brakes | major | 4.7% |
| Suspension | major | 3.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
DR350 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 16,954 mi | 687 | 68.97% |
| 1999 | 26 | 14,720 mi | 563 | 82.85% |
| 1998 | 33 | 9,268 mi | 362 | 82.14% |
| 1997 | 18 | 11,260 mi | 129 | 87.5% |
| 1996 | 39 | 13,461 mi | 254 | 79.57% |
| 1995 | 51 | 16,325 mi | 421 | 80.38% |
| 1994 | 26 | 16,537 mi | 340 | 82.21% |
| 1993 | 37 | 19,002 mi | 182 | 78.37% |
| 1992 | 21 | 20,667 mi | 551 | 70.44% |
| 1991 | 26 | 13,492 mi | 430 | 82.49% |
DR350 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR350?
Across 297 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.5% of all recorded faults), other (4.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR350?
The median Suzuki DR350 in the UK has covered 14,720 miles, and typically rides about 347 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,354 and 23,726 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR350 reliable?
80.55% of Suzuki DR350 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.14 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 297 Suzuki DR350 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.