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CA05 CYG

2005 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,641 mi
Last recorded47,641 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Bandit16,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 47,641 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 46,627 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust baffles fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 46,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes lever spongy but has reserve travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust baffles fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,739 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,218 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 21,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,050 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 3,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 3,162 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,790 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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CA05 CYG is a 2005 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,258 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 CA05 CYG, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 CYG registered?

CA05 CYG is a 2005 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CA05 CYG safe to buy?

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