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R503 MNN

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,469 mi
Last recorded59,469 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 MNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

N/S/Rear indicator slightly deteiorated (loose)

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 59,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

tyre pressures low?

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,105 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 59,105 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,510 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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 24 Mar 2015 55,656 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,656 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,847 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,204 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 48,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R503 MNN is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 28,206 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 R503 MNN, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R503 MNN is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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