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W287 DOA

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,156 mi
Last recorded9,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 DOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 9,156 miles

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

fuel tank damaged

Pass 29 May 2024 8,124 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 8,104 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 7,708 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 7,566 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 6,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 4,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 2,146 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 2,144 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 2,142 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease badly corroded (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease badly corroded (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion seal leaking damaged due to corroded stantion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 1,892 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 1,892 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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W287 DOA is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 22,730 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 W287 DOA, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W287 DOA registered?

W287 DOA is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W287 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W287 DOA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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