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W962 SNV

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 SNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 48,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 47,652 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 47,652 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 44,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,418 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 32,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,302 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 32,302 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 31,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,149 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 May 2010 25,172 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 21,958 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 21,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,822 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,822 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,738 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,190 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 9,178 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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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W962 SNV is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W962 SNV, 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 W962 SNV registered?

W962 SNV is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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