Suzuki DR350SE
Real ownership data from 558 UK DR350SE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR350SE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 17.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 10.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 8.9% |
| Wheels | major | 8.1% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 6.6% |
| Suspension | prs | 5.2% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
DR350SE 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 | 6,454 mi | 438 | 78.33% |
| 1999 | 181 | 13,208 mi | 404 | 82.78% |
| 1998 | 149 | 13,488 mi | 466 | 81.16% |
| 1997 | 123 | 14,166 mi | 357 | 82.14% |
| 1996 | 51 | 16,461 mi | 548 | 80.49% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13,738 mi | 527 | 82.29% |
| 1992 | 5 | 16,335 mi | 59 | 79.31% |
DR350SE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR350SE?
Across 558 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (17.6% of all recorded faults), electrical (10.1% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (8.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR350SE?
The median Suzuki DR350SE in the UK has covered 13,702 miles, and typically rides about 420 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,253 and 22,504 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR350SE reliable?
81.81% of Suzuki DR350SE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 558 Suzuki DR350SE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.