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R729 BDV

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,753 mi
Last recorded17,753 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 BDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 17,753 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 15,934 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 14,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 13,022 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,932 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 12,904 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 12,812 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,742 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 12,739 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 12,545 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,970 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 11,970 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2005 11,630 miles

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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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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R729 BDV is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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