MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake binding slightly
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
rear brake binding slightly
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
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
only one break lights works
only one rear light works
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for M554 FTC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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