MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Shock absorber likely to become detached chalked (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
rear suspension bump test has creaking but no excess play
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W472 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W472 VAW, 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 W472 VAW registered?
W472 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 May 2000.
Is W472 VAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W472 VAW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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