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R408 DVR

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

43,316 mi
Last recorded43,316 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 DVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 43,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 43,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 43,297 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 43,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 43,260 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 43,260 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 43,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 42,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 41,094 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 41,094 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,592 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,445 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 39,445 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,872 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,632 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,632 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 28,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 18,583 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 18,583 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 16,086 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,086 miles

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

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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R408 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R408 DVR, 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 R408 DVR registered?

R408 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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