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S112 FFE

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,991 mi
Last recorded55,991 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 FFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 55,991 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 55,991 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,890 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 39,446 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 23 May 2009 39,410 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,736 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 May 2007 23,735 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 23,623 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,616 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 18,616 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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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S112 FFE is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S112 FFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S112 FFE registered?

S112 FFE is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S112 FFE safe to buy?

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