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R538 YHL

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,410 mi
Last recorded25,410 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 YHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,361 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

winkers flashing a bit fast

Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,325 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

winkers flashing slightly fast

Pass 26 Nov 2016 20,890 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,898 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 20,890 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,655 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 20,655 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,522 miles

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

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

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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R538 YHL is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 26,147 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 R538 YHL, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R538 YHL registered?

R538 YHL is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R538 YHL safe to buy?

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