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H921 JVR

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,038 mi
Last recorded35,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH921 JVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,038 miles

No rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 25 May 2021 35,026 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 34,752 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,225 miles

Rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2016 32,222 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess stretched link (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,542 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,531 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,649 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,267 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,725 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nearside front footrest mounting cracked

rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 27 May 2010 28,708 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nearside front footrest mounting cracked

rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,309 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

small cracks in sidewall of front tyre

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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H921 JVR is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 22,730 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 H921 JVR, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H921 JVR registered?

H921 JVR is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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