MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Chain guard missing ()
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Chain guard missing ()
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R138 KGD is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R138 KGD, 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 R138 KGD registered?
R138 KGD is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 June 1998.
Is R138 KGD safe to buy?
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