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T109 VNU

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,094 mi
Last recorded27,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2005
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 VNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2005 27,094 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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T109 VNU is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T109 VNU, 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 T109 VNU registered?

T109 VNU is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is T109 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T109 VNU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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