MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R429 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R429 MFW, 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 R429 MFW registered?
R429 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R429 MFW safe to buy?
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