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Y146 PTS

2001 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,757 mi
Last recorded56,757 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Bandit22,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 PTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 56,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber lower mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s front lower engine mount bolts missing

Fail 3 May 2022 56,735 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy baffles missing (8.1.1 (a))

N/S & O/S front engine mountings missing a bolt no resulting in any movement

N/S rear position light has only one out of two bulbs working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing lower section has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,622 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,032 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 43,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,934 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,934 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

headlamp beam image deflector fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2013 34,899 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 25,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 24,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,497 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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Y146 PTS is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 22,840 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 Y146 PTS, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y146 PTS is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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