MOT Status
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45,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box joint gasket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp missing registration light (1.1.1a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T551 FTD is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 T551 FTD, 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 T551 FTD registered?
T551 FTD is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 9 April 1999.
Is T551 FTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for T551 FTD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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