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T216 LUJ

1999 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,257 mi
Last recorded57,257 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Bandit24,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 LUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,257 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 57,257 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 56,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,553 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 56,553 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,259 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,925 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,188 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 54,188 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,647 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 51,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,694 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,126 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 461,161 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear tyre mis shaped

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,812 miles

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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T216 LUJ is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 24,039 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 T216 LUJ, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T216 LUJ registered?

T216 LUJ is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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