MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust slightly noisy
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust slightly noisy
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R517 SOY is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R517 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 R517 SOY registered?
R517 SOY is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R517 SOY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R517 SOY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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