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W399 RSX

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,682 mi
Last recorded54,682 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 RSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 54,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected fork seals (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,880 miles

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 52,870 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated insecure rotating on handlebars (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases headers missing bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component hugger (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp not working from hand lever or pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,613 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,729 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,044 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,005 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 31,752 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 22,577 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 22,577 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W399 RSX is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W399 RSX, 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 W399 RSX registered?

W399 RSX is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W399 RSX safe to buy?

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