MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
chain rusty
wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 KAF is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R78 KAF, 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 R78 KAF registered?
R78 KAF is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R78 KAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 KAF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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