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R597 PCW

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,260 mi
Last recorded37,260 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 PCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 37,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 37,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,678 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 35,677 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,027 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 30,912 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 30,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,361 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,393 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,170 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 24,170 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,934 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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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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R597 PCW is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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