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T461 HTS

1999 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,255 mi
Last recorded26,255 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Bandit24,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT461 HTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 26,255 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 24,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 24,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 17,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 9,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 9,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 7,667 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 7,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,685 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 5,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,261 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 5,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,793 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 3,918 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,918 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2006 3,918 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 3,918 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

wiring catching in steering stop clutch lever broken †front end out of alighnment

Pass 30 Sep 2005 3,429 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 3,429 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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T461 HTS is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T461 HTS, 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 T461 HTS registered?

T461 HTS is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T461 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T461 HTS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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