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R705 KFW

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,742 mi
Last recorded27,742 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 KFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,315 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 27,315 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 26,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,087 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,080 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 24,079 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 25 May 2012 24,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 22,320 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,985 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe showing sighns of cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 17,814 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

headlight kick off wrong direction deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,814 miles

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

headlight kick off wrong direction deflector fitted at time of test

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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R705 KFW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R705 KFW, 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 R705 KFW registered?

R705 KFW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R705 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 KFW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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