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Y497 YMO

2001 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,937 mi
Last recorded53,937 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Bandit22,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 YMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,916 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,453 miles

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

fork seals deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,453 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

fork seals deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,738 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,990 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,160 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,014 miles

front brake has slight bind

rear o/s tail lamp bulb not working

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,723 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 37,723 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

50% of the rear light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,723 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 36,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,241 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,241 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,306 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 23,079 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 11,411 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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Y497 YMO is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y497 YMO, 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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Y497 YMO is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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