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S268 KST

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,960 mi
Last recorded49,960 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 KST
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 49,960 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 49,957 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,964 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 48,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,623 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 46,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 14,051 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

offside front brake disc has more free play than nearside, within limits

Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,622 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 16,620 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 16,620 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2012 16,580 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,979 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 14,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

head bearings slightly stiff

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

head bearings slightly stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,471 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,483 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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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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S268 KST is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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