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SK02 VZR

2002 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,560 mi
Last recorded21,560 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Bandit15,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 VZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 21,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 20,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 20,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 18,484 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

TYRES OLD

Fail 30 Mar 2022 18,422 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyres are 11 year old

Pass 5 Nov 2020 15,522 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 15,522 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 15,285 miles

Front front fork seals perished but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 14,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 14,505 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 14,499 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 14,268 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 14,259 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 11,661 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,387 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 8,387 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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SK02 VZR is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK02 VZR, 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 SK02 VZR registered?

SK02 VZR is a 2002 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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