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R334 USJ

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,652 mi
Last recorded39,652 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 USJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,652 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 39,652 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,644 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,976 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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R334 USJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R334 USJ, 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 R334 USJ registered?

R334 USJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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