CarVerify

Free Car Check

M787 GVL

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,381 mi
Last recorded6,381 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM787 GVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 6,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Presented for test with R & L headlight lens temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Fail 31 May 2019 6,356 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest missing R & L passenger (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too low R & L - to low & dips wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cylinder insecure Master cylinder insecure - mounting plate broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working R/H (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Does not return by spring (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard -- front 2 bolts loose. mudguard still secure.

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned On no plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 6,180 miles

Brake component has a poor repair R/H front caliper slide rubbers missing. (3.1.5)

Brake component has a poor repair Rear brake hose fitted wrong way round. (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H fork seal. (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Sep 2015 6,179 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease R/H/F brake disc. (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Tubless valve perrished & split. (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp L/H rear side light wired up as brake light. (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component loose Front rear suspension linkage bolt loose. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake hose leaking fluid R/H/F caliper banjo bolt. (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Brake component has a poor repair R/H front caliper slide rubbers missing. (3.1.5)

Brake component has a poor repair Rear brake hose fitted wrong way round. (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fitted with rear seat cowling & no rear footrests.

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H fork seal. (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2014 6,163 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2006 2,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

wear in n/s/f footrest.

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
Full Suzuki Bandit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M787 GVL is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M787 GVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M787 GVL?

You can check the full history of M787 GVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M787 GVL registered?

M787 GVL is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M787 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M787 GVL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M787 GVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M787 GVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.