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S723 UJA

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,924 mi
Last recorded17,924 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 UJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 17,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2026 17,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 17,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 17,855 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 17,863 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 17,863 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 16,959 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 16,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 16,524 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 16,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 15,231 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 15,231 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,880 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 13,694 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 13,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,550 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 10,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,296 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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S723 UJA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 1,137cc 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 S723 UJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S723 UJA registered?

S723 UJA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S723 UJA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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