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R307 JPE

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,237 mi
Last recorded31,237 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 JPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 31,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 31,168 miles

Front Slight clicking noise from head bearing area

Pass 9 May 2024 30,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 30,629 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 30,629 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,300 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 29,300 miles

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 28,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 26,540 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,937 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,608 miles

Crack in headlamp

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 21,608 miles

Crack in headlamp

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 21,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,952 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 17,916 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 14,420 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
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R307 JPE is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R307 JPE, 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 R307 JPE registered?

R307 JPE is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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