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S549 BGH

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,654 mi
Last recorded41,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 BGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 41,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 41,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 36,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 35,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,492 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 35,492 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2018 34,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,919 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 301,161 miles

rear tyer just above limit.....rear exaust mount lose

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,721 miles

front tyre shows signs of slight deterioration

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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S549 BGH is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S549 BGH, 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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S549 BGH is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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