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L356 XHY

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,774 mi
Last recorded41,774 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 XHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,774 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,307 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 36,305 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,776 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,776 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,740 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 31,740 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,305 miles

Electrics needed boost to start bike. Battery power poor

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 30,129 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 29,720 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,851 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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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?

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