MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R167 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R167 VFR, 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 R167 VFR registered?
R167 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R167 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R167 VFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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