MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
no indicators fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not very loud l/h grip working loose
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
oil leak from right hand engine case
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
oil leak from right hand engine case
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R288 TAU is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R288 TAU, 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 R288 TAU registered?
R288 TAU is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R288 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R288 TAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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