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R492 BYG

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,308 mi
Last recorded13,308 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 BYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,308 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 13,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,850 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 12,833 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,674 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,240 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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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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