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MOT reliability

Suzuki 1200 bandit

27 vehicles · 335 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 27 Suzuki 1200 bandit vehicles and 335 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 1200 bandit has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,952 miles.

27
Vehicles
335
MOT tests
4,797
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki 1200 bandit problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 1200 bandit MOT tests:

  • Other68%
  • Brakes11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Steering4%
  • Body & structure4%

Suzuki 1200 bandit pass rate by age

How the Suzuki 1200 bandit's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33100%
45100%
5683%
6888%
71080%
81164%
913100%
102387%
112383%
121989%
132282%
142374%
152181%
161794%
171883%
181794%
191392%
2010100%

Fuel types: Petrol (26), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki 1200 bandit MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 1200 bandit MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (14 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (13 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (10 times)
  4. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
  5. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (8 times)
  6. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (7 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  10. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  13. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)

Suzuki 1200 bandit pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 1 14 100% 22,213
2007 1 7 100% 2,478
2006 1 20 85% 37,549
2003 1 20 100% 50,997
2002 2 17 88% 58,366
2000 2 20 70% 10,039
1999 2 32 75% 45,698
1998 5 61 82% 84,781
1997 5 55 89% 39,637
1996 5 80 86% 47,900

Suzuki 1200 bandit reliability FAQ

Across 27 Suzuki 1200 bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki 1200 bandit MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Suzuki 1200 bandit in our data has covered around 46,952 miles.

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