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R352 TWF

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,094 mi
Last recorded68,094 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 TWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,094 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

forward fuel tank mounting rubber missing.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 68,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Unable to test as nearside front brake pad not secured in caliper. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

forward fuel tank mounting rubber missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,929 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2014 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,352 miles

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

Front tyre has surface cracking on Off/side.

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2013 63,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2013 63,342 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

bolt missing from the nearside footrest mounting.

both the front and rear tyres feel alittle soft

the front forks are very soft in there operation and bottom out.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,630 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,398 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,398 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,716 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 45,673 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 45,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 41,720 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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R352 TWF is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R352 TWF, 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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R352 TWF is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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