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P481 FOD

2002 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,518 mi
Last recorded38,518 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Bandit15,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 FOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 38,518 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 38,517 miles

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 37,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,468 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 May 2014 35,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,010 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,045 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,977 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,977 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

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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P481 FOD is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 15,771 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 P481 FOD, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P481 FOD is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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