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R516 SOY

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,114 mi
Last recorded11,114 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 SOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 11,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 5,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 1,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 65,769 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 65,769 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,477 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 65,477 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,843 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,843 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 62,227 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 61,350 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 61,350 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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