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R407 BTC

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,284 mi
Last recorded28,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 BTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 28,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 28,279 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 28,279 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,147 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 22,369 miles

Front (SLIGHT CRACKING OF RUBBER COMPOUND BUT NO PLY CORD SHOWING)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,645 miles

Front Front tyre cracking between tread (not deep enough to expose cord)

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Front sprocket (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Rear sprocket (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,906 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,310 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,996 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 17,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,334 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 16,974 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R407 BTC is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R407 BTC, 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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R407 BTC is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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