MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
fork seals deteriorated
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
fork seals deteriorated
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
front brake has slight bind
rear o/s tail lamp bulb not working
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
50% of the rear light not working
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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