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R549 LJT

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,607 mi
Last recorded51,607 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 LJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 51,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,231 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 45,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 44,759 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2014 42,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 39,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 36,947 miles

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

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

centre stand fouling chain

Fail 19 Nov 2010 36,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

centre stand fouling chain

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,501 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,501 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,160 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,402 miles

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

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

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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R549 LJT is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R549 LJT, 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 R549 LJT registered?

R549 LJT is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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