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R112 GGX

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,502 mi
Last recorded45,502 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 GGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,502 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 45,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2013 41,780 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,780 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,716 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,069 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,396 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,037 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 34 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R112 GGX is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 28,206 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 R112 GGX, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R112 GGX registered?

R112 GGX is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R112 GGX safe to buy?

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