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M295 LJU

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,218 mi
Last recorded23,218 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 LJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 23,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 22,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 22,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 22,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 22,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 21,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,559 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement unitrac (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2018 20,711 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake dragging slightly (3.3C2d.)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 17,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,814 miles

o/s front fork leg/brace securing bolts missing=2

Pass 7 May 2010 13,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,230 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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M295 LJU is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M295 LJU, 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 M295 LJU registered?

M295 LJU is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M295 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M295 LJU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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