MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
throttle slightly tight
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R597 PCW is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R597 PCW, 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 R597 PCW registered?
R597 PCW is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R597 PCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R597 PCW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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