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S101 JGB

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,745 mi
Last recorded49,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 JGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 48,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 47,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 45,426 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,310 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering head bearings are slightly rough (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension link arm/rocker joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,732 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake slightly spongy.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 42,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel also spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,482 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,482 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 42,482 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,561 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,798 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,584 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,584 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,381 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,306 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,396 miles

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

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

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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S101 JGB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S101 JGB, 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 S101 JGB registered?

S101 JGB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S101 JGB safe to buy?

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