MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,114 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R516 SOY is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R516 SOY, 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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What year was R516 SOY registered?
R516 SOY is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R516 SOY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R516 SOY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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