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T415 PJA

1999 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,897 mi
Last recorded21,897 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Bandit24,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT415 PJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 21,897 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 21,861 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking union on rear footbrake (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 20,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 20,200 miles

drive chain slightly tight

Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,461 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 17,461 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,345 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

new tyres fitted pre-test

Pass 27 Jun 2010 16,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,934 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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T415 PJA is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T415 PJA, 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 T415 PJA registered?

T415 PJA is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T415 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T415 PJA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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