MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front tyre slightly perished
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
advise service front brake
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front brake pads old / rusty - replace A.S.A.P.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
tyre pressures low
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 GVW is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 R978 GVW, 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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How do I check the history of R978 GVW?
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What year was R978 GVW registered?
R978 GVW is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R978 GVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 GVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R978 GVW have outstanding finance?
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