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R68 AEC

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,579 mi
Last recorded36,579 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 AEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 36,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front and rear tyres low pressure

Fail 13 May 2026 36,579 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front and rear tyres low pressure

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 35,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 35,989 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 35,969 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 35,969 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 33,799 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 33,799 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 30,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,187 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 27,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2013 24,436 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 21,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 17,556 miles

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

advise oil around front fork seals! advised by customer these have just been oiled!

Pass 19 May 2011 17,556 miles

advise oil around front fork seals! advised by customer these have just been oiled!

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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R68 AEC is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R68 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R68 AEC registered?

R68 AEC is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R68 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 AEC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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