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S122 JRU

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,426 mi
Last recorded44,426 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 JRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 44,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,070 miles

Indicator switch insecure switch cluster insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp switch slightly loose switch cluster (4.2.2 (b))

nearside front fork stanchion dust seal deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,501 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 42,501 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced frame cross member failed corrosion (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 40,887 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 40,864 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

complete exhaust system poor condition

rear brake effort low

Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,922 miles

no front indicators fitted

rear tyre low

Pass 22 Jun 2013 36,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 26,970 miles

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,030 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,644 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,668 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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S122 JRU is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S122 JRU, 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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S122 JRU is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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