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S82 JRA

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,423 mi
Last recorded35,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 JRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 35,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 34,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 33,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,744 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 32,744 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 31,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 28,321 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Middle of tread pattern (4.1.3(i))

Fail 2 Sep 2017 27,984 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Middle of tread pattern (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,791 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 27,782 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 27,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,687 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 27,676 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,877 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 21,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 20,421 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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S82 JRA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S82 JRA, 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 S82 JRA registered?

S82 JRA is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S82 JRA safe to buy?

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