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T551 FTD

1999 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,735 mi
Last recorded45,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Bandit24,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 FTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 45,289 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 42,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,653 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,614 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 35,608 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,937 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 29,937 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 29,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 28,741 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 24,739 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 24,739 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 20,791 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 19,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 May 2008 19,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,567 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,526 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 12,526 miles

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.

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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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.

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