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R859 FGY

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,270 mi
Last recorded51,270 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 FGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 51,270 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 51,270 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 50,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing from head, not excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear link as some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 49,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear link as some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 48,343 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 47,098 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 45,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 45,473 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 44,503 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,032 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 May 2015 42,835 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2014 38,147 miles

Bike presented for test with headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 36,283 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,786 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,003 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 28,595 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 28,595 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 24,709 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 24,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 22,401 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 222,396 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 222,396 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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R859 FGY is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R859 FGY, 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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R859 FGY is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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