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S343 TRJ

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,184 mi
Last recorded26,184 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 TRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 26,184 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

headlight masked

Pass 16 Jun 2023 25,752 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

drive chain rivet link pins not flared

headlamps masked

Fail 16 Jun 2023 25,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

drive chain rivet link pins not flared

headlamps masked

Fail 7 Jul 2022 25,743 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,124 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced headlight masked (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced headlight masked (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,012 miles

Offside Front brake hose stay bracket loose

Oil leak from oil cooler

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 23,996 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right kickup to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose stay bracket loose

Oil leak from oil cooler

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,640 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 30,640 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,800 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,800 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,677 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,020 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,424 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,722 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,567 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,567 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,280 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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S343 TRJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S343 TRJ, 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 S343 TRJ registered?

S343 TRJ is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S343 TRJ safe to buy?

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