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M553 YER

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,728 mi
Last recorded26,728 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 YER
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,728 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

forks are slightly stiff

slight pitting in fork stanchions

Fail 3 Mar 2014 26,728 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,995 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

slight contact rh switch on tank

Fail 7 Mar 2013 21,969 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

slight contact rh switch on tank

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 18,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,162 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 49,745 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,745 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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M553 YER is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M553 YER, 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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M553 YER is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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