MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,949 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front brake binding slightly
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front brake binding slightly
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R388 KWS is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R388 KWS, 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 R388 KWS registered?
R388 KWS is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R388 KWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R388 KWS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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