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W897 RLS

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,223 mi
Last recorded46,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 RLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 42,647 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 37,558 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 37,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 33,901 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 33,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 31,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,593 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 23,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,319 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 22,152 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2013 20,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,222 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,060 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 25,257 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,257 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2009 22,730 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 22,647 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,112 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 20,106 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 17,027 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

rear number plate

Pass 4 May 2006 12,611 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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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?

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