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S464 RWA

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,372 mi
Last recorded1,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 RWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 1,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 1,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2014

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014
Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,715 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,599 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,353 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,343 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 39,495 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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S464 RWA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S464 RWA, 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 S464 RWA registered?

S464 RWA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S464 RWA safe to buy?

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