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AK02 HLZ

2002 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,224 mi
Last recorded3,224 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Bandit15,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 HLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 3,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fitted with single seat / not fitted with rear footrests - not required. Tested with R & L headlights masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 3,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fitted with single seat / not fitted with rear footrests - not required. Tested with R & L headlights masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 3,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fitted with single seat / not fitted with rear footrests - not required. Tested with R & L headlights masked. To flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2021 2,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 2,276 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 2,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 2,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 1,961 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Silencer slightly loose (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Tested with front & rear lights masked - in accordance with daytime MOT requirements

Pass 30 Aug 2016 1,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Tested with front & rear lights masked - in accordance with daytime MOT requirements

Pass 1 Sep 2015 1,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lights masked at time of test.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 1,500 miles

All lights masked over. Test carried out in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Implications explained to customer.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 1,013 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

tested for daylight use only

Pass 17 Mar 2012 944 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 460 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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AK02 HLZ is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 15,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK02 HLZ, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK02 HLZ registered?

AK02 HLZ is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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