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R580 HGJ

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,224 mi
Last recorded19,224 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 HGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 19,224 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 19,224 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 19,136 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 19,030 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 17,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 15,671 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,911 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 43,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,859 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,859 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,287 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2011 38,287 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,580 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 34,580 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 30,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 30,611 miles

Nearside Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,862 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,689 miles

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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R580 HGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R580 HGJ, 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 R580 HGJ registered?

R580 HGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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