Official DVLA Record

1998 Suzuki Bandit 1.2L Petrol · R863 BNP

R863 BNP

1998 Suzuki Bandit (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 35,986 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI BANDIT
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 27/09/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
35,986 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/09/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1200cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available MOT data. The most recent test conducted on 28 September 2022 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a similar result from 16 September 2021 which also passed without issues, indicating that the vehicle met minimum legal standards during those specific inspection periods. The recorded mileage of 35,986 miles over a 28-year span represents an average usage of approximately 1,285 miles per year. This low annual mileage is significantly below the national average for a vehicle of this age. While the data is sparse, showing only two entries between 2021 and 2022, the lack of recorded failures suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, though low usage can sometimes lead to mechanical issues related to fluid stagnation. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of components susceptible to age-related degradation despite low mileage. The record does not rule out the presence of deep structural corrosion, particularly in the sills and floor pans where Suzuki models are prone to rust. The inspector should also check for perished rubber components, leaking brake lines, and seized calipers, which often occur when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. Buying score: 68 Risk level: Low.

R863 BNP Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
  • 35,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R863 BNP Mileage History

  1. 16/09/202135,680 mi
  2. 28/09/202235,986 mi+306 mi

Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R863 BNP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Bandit (R863 BNP) between September 2021 and September 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY