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R229 DKX

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,151 mi
Last recorded33,151 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 DKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 33,151 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,652 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,470 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,179 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake sticking slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2016 27,178 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,827 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 11,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,781 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 1 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 18,311 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2005 18,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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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R229 DKX is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 28,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R229 DKX, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R229 DKX registered?

R229 DKX is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R229 DKX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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