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M237 BVG

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,734 mi
Last recorded67,734 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 BVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,734 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 67,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 67,718 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 66,747 miles

Front brake lever damaged

O/S seat cowl insecure

Rear suspension noisey

Pass 18 May 2017 63,994 miles

Front brake lever broken

Seat cowling loose

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,885 miles

Front brake lever damaged

Seat trim insecure

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake lever damaged

Seat trim insecure

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,030 miles

Chain loose

Front brake laver damaged

OIl leak

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

Rear seat trim insecure

Rear sprocket badly worn

Fail 18 Nov 2014 60,997 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Chain loose

Front brake laver damaged

OIl leak

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

Rear seat trim insecure

Rear sprocket badly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,647 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 58,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

tank rubber missing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,273 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars slightly deformed

Pass 31 May 2006 36,513 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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M237 BVG is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Blue 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 M237 BVG, 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 M237 BVG registered?

M237 BVG is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 12 July 1995.

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