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Q957MVX

2002 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,186 mi
Last recorded8,186 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Bandit15,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ957MVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 8,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 7,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 6,605 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 6,303 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 5,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 3,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 2,730 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 2,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2010 2,089 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 2,089 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 998 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

front wheel bearings appear slightly rough on rotation of wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2008 615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19 miles

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

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

slight interaction between rear indicators and lamps

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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Q957MVX is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q957MVX, 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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What year was Q957MVX registered?

Q957MVX is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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