MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Electrics needed boost to start bike. Battery power poor
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L356 XHY is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 L356 XHY, 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 L356 XHY registered?
L356 XHY is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 May 2000.
Is L356 XHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L356 XHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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