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R149 COR

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 COR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,443 miles

Front mud guard damaged

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

no plate lamp not working

Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,443 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front mud guard damaged

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

no plate lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,697 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 35,697 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,079 miles

Offside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,662 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,165 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 19,475 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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R149 COR is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R149 COR, 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 R149 COR registered?

R149 COR is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R149 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 COR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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