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Y193 PFH

2001 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,173 mi
Last recorded30,173 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Bandit22,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 PFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 30,173 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Mask fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 30,112 miles

Lights masked at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2022 29,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,869 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 27,088 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,328 miles

nail in rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2020 24,326 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 23,636 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,086 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 23,086 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,986 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play top shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,790 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,323 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,003 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 19,003 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Offside Front 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))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 15,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,459 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 10,459 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2007 4,327 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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Y193 PFH is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y193 PFH, 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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What year was Y193 PFH registered?

Y193 PFH is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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