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Y636 HTA

2001 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,791 mi
Last recorded19,791 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Bandit22,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 HTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 19,791 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 19,791 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 19,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 19,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 19,252 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 18,851 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 18,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,656 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 18,656 miles

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,487 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 17,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,752 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,127 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,508 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 10,508 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y636 HTA is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y636 HTA, 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 Y636 HTA registered?

Y636 HTA is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y636 HTA safe to buy?

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