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W896 YPX

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,994 mi
Last recorded32,994 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 YPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 32,078 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 32,053 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,886 miles

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

F tyre uneven wear

Head bearing slight notching

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass switch not working

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,291 miles

Cuts in rear tyre

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,697 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low to 1.8mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 25,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,441 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,286 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,508 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,326 miles

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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W896 YPX is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W896 YPX, 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 W896 YPX registered?

W896 YPX is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W896 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W896 YPX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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