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M554 FTC

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,596 mi
Last recorded40,596 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM554 FTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,596 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2016 40,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,997 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,990 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork (2.3.3)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,046 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,333 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,685 miles

only one break lights works

only one rear light works

Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,685 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 41,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,307 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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M554 FTC is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 28,206 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 M554 FTC, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M554 FTC registered?

M554 FTC is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is M554 FTC safe to buy?

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