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ST57 MYM

2008 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Bandit16,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 MYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 19,178 miles

Drive chain excessively loose chain loose and rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators are enclosed inside rear light unit (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff and notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 17,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 17,616 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 16,910 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 16,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 15,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 14,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 12,104 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 10,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 8,452 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 7,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 4,910 miles

Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted - not required, as fitted with rear seat cowling & treated as single seat type machine.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 4,450 miles

Bike presented for test without rear footrests - not required, as fitted with rear seat cowling & treated as single seat type machine.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 4,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 4,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 4,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 3,002 miles

Bike presented for test with headlamp glass temporarily masked with tape to flatten beam image in beam tester.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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ST57 MYM is a 2008 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,606 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 ST57 MYM, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST57 MYM registered?

ST57 MYM is a 2008 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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