MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,690 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake lever (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
1/ front brake pads close to limit. †2/ rear brake pads close to limit. †3/ rear top shock mount has slight play.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R531 MBV, 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 R531 MBV registered?
R531 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R531 MBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R531 MBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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