MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,753 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R729 BDV is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R729 BDV, 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 R729 BDV registered?
R729 BDV is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R729 BDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R729 BDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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