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R974 OPY

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,744 mi
Last recorded29,744 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 OPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 29,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 29,744 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 25,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 23,631 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 23,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 22,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,759 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,504 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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R974 OPY is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R974 OPY, 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 R974 OPY registered?

R974 OPY is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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