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R422 AJA

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,978 mi
Last recorded65,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 AJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,970 miles

slight weep from the left fork seal

Fail 14 Jun 2024 64,970 miles

Position lamp not working both front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

slight weep from the left fork seal

Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,894 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,831 miles

slight play in head stock bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,953 miles

exhaust centre joint cracked/blowing, ok at time of test

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,095 miles

left grip has a small amount of movement in end

Fail 31 May 2013 50,078 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

left grip has a small amount of movement in end

Pass 29 May 2012 47,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,700 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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R422 AJA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R422 AJA, 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 R422 AJA registered?

R422 AJA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R422 AJA safe to buy?

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