MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected both calipers have bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
chain excessively tight
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front 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.
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R492 BYG is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R492 BYG, 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 R492 BYG registered?
R492 BYG is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R492 BYG safe to buy?
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