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W886 HBV

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 HBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014

rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 18 May 2013
Pass 28 May 2012
Fail 19 May 2012 1,128 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 6 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 6 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 6,614 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 6,609 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 5,887 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 5,887 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 5,227 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 5,227 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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W886 HBV is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W886 HBV, 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 W886 HBV registered?

W886 HBV is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W886 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W886 HBV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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