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R947 RRB

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,715 mi
Last recorded27,715 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 RRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 27,715 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 27,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,896 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,734 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,004 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 17,383 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,994 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 16,994 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 May 2008
Pass 8 May 2007

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

Fail 2 May 2007

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,940 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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R947 RRB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R947 RRB, 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 R947 RRB registered?

R947 RRB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R947 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 RRB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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