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S904 JRB

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,520 mi
Last recorded32,520 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 JRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 32,520 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 32,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,367 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,062 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre been plugged

Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,060 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre pressure low

number plate light not working

rear tyre has been pluged

rear tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,576 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 23,755 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 21,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2008 21,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,545 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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S904 JRB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S904 JRB, 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 S904 JRB registered?

S904 JRB is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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