MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached suspension linkage bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
left rear footrest pin circlip missing, but locating pin is secure.
Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Shape of rear number plate
floating brake discs movement
headlamp masked for test
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Shape of rear number plate
floating brake discs movement
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
rear number plate
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W897 RLS is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 W897 RLS, 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 W897 RLS registered?
W897 RLS is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 16 June 2000.
Is W897 RLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W897 RLS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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