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R793 GAA

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,346 mi
Last recorded30,346 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 GAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 30,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 29,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 27,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 25,735 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 22,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 22,101 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 20,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 18,844 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2013 17,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 17,274 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,947 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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R793 GAA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R793 GAA, 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 R793 GAA registered?

R793 GAA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R793 GAA safe to buy?

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