MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
front brake lever notchy in operation
handlebar grips excessively worn
Rear exhaust system fouling rear swingarm - dangerous should not be ridden
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S221 TUJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 S221 TUJ, 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 S221 TUJ registered?
S221 TUJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 4 November 1998.
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