1997 Suzuki GSF Bandit 0.6L Petrol · R648 DFB
1997 Suzuki GSF Bandit (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 33,422 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GSF BANDIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 599cc
R648 DFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 33,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R648 DFB Mileage History
- 13/11/202363,626 km
- 12/06/202467,811 km+4,185 km
- 18/06/202467,811 km
- 29/05/202633,414 mi
- 29/05/202633,422 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly -11,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R648 DFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gsf Bandit (R648 DFB) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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