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YA05 AHP

2005 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,032 mi
Last recorded33,032 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Bandit16,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 AHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 33,032 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 30,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 28,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 25,805 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 25,805 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 22,777 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 19,825 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 16,883 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 16,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake component inadequately mounted bracket fouling disc (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake hose connection leaking on to caliper right hand side (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 15,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 13,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 11,481 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,366 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,762 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 8,762 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2013 6,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 3,959 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 2,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 2,156 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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YA05 AHP is a 2005 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,258 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 YA05 AHP, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA05 AHP registered?

YA05 AHP is a 2005 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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