MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake fluid low
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front fluid level low
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned borderline (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Fuel system component insecure Fuel Tank Insecure (7.2.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R696 LNK is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R696 LNK, 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 R696 LNK registered?
R696 LNK is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R696 LNK safe to buy?
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