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R159 NLJ

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,985 mi
Last recorded26,985 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 NLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,985 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 26,160 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 26,160 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 25,288 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 25,288 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 24,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,817 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

exhaust noisy

Fail 16 Oct 2017 24,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,409 miles

engine bolts missing

Fail 20 Aug 2013 23,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,859 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,380 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,380 miles

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.

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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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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R159 NLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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