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T273 LNT

1999 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,548 mi
Last recorded32,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Bandit24,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 LNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 32,548 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 27,847 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 27,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 26,557 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 26,557 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,308 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,692 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,659 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 9 Jul 2014 16,659 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

number plate light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,909 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 15,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 12,002 miles

FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY ADVISE LOOK AT SOON !

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 11,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,906 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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T273 LNT is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T273 LNT, 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 T273 LNT registered?

T273 LNT is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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