MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Slightly perished
Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour TAIL LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear TYRE HAS SOME CRACKING INSIDE TREAD
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour TAIL LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear TYRE HAS SOME CRACKING INSIDE TREAD
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
exhaust noisy
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
exhaust noisy
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
engine bolts missing
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
engine bolts missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R159 NLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R159 NLJ, 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 R159 NLJ registered?
R159 NLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R159 NLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 NLJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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