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R904 EDB

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,352 mi
Last recorded45,352 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 EDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 45,352 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 45,322 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,913 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 35,913 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,696 miles

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

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

seat difficult to secure in place - latch faulty

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,696 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 23,497 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 23,497 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,801 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 22,798 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 19,334 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

registration plate slightly cracked

Fail 15 May 2007 19,334 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

registration plate slightly cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,246 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 14,237 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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R904 EDB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R904 EDB, 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 R904 EDB registered?

R904 EDB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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