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L779 WNJ

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 WNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021

Chain guard missing ()

Day time mot no lights fitted time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 35,784 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,496 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2014 34,419 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2014 34,419 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,851 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?

Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
787
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 276
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 221
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 213
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 200
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 169
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L779 WNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L779 WNJ, 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 L779 WNJ registered?

L779 WNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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