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YS06 BCO

2006 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,478 mi
Last recorded22,478 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Bandit15,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 BCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 22,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 22,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 21,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 20,832 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 19,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 19,915 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 19,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 17,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 17,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,329 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 15,373 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,976 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,207 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 11,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,784 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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YS06 BCO is a 2006 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 15,974 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 YS06 BCO, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS06 BCO registered?

YS06 BCO is a 2006 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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