CarVerify

Free Car Check

R196 SST

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,581 mi
Last recorded22,581 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 SST
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 22,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,052 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower rear bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Aug 2016 24,960 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged both clutch and front brake levers having sharp edges (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower rear bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 21,268 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,961 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 17,961 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,460 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

both front forks pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 17,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

both front forks pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 17,384 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 17,384 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,308 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,128 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,032 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 16,793 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
Full Suzuki Bandit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R196 SST is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R196 SST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R196 SST?

You can check the full history of R196 SST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R196 SST registered?

R196 SST is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R196 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 SST shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R196 SST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R196 SST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.