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YJI 8942

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 8942
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 49,462 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,055 miles

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

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 47,055 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,135 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 44,118 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 41,077 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 41,077 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,560 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,512 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2020 38,512 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2019 38,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,192 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 37,178 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 36,491 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 36,487 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 103,155 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,571 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,361 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 27,555 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 27,535 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 22,826 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,650 miles

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

front tyre tread low also wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Jun 2008 15,646 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre tread low also wearing unevenly

throttle does not return freely due to grip rubbing on handlebar balence weight.

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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YJI 8942 is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 26,166 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 YJI 8942, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJI 8942 registered?

YJI 8942 is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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