MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
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)
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)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
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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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