MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in front tyre
advise that rear sprocket carrier bearing has excess side play and should be replace straight away
Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J838 UNB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 26,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki Bandit fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 276 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J838 UNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Bandit typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J838 UNB registered?
J838 UNB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is J838 UNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J838 UNB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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