MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
offside front brake disc has more free play than nearside, within limits
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
fuel cap stiff
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
head bearings slightly stiff
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
head bearings slightly stiff
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S268 KST is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S268 KST, 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 S268 KST registered?
S268 KST is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S268 KST safe to buy?
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