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M160 AFM

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,363 mi
Last recorded45,363 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 AFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 45,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 44,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 44,557 miles

Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 43,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 45,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 45,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,441 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,282 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 39,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,230 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 35,944 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

bodywork generally in a poor condition

mirror missing o/s

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,944 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

bodywork generally in a poor condition

mirror missing o/s

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,490 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,740 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 29,216 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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M160 AFM is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 26,166 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 M160 AFM, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M160 AFM registered?

M160 AFM is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M160 AFM safe to buy?

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