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MOT reliability

Suzuki 1200bandit

3 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Suzuki 1200bandit vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 1200bandit has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,963 miles.

3
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
2,237
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki 1200bandit problem areas

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

  • Other46%
  • Lamps & electrical19%
  • Seatbelts & equipment15%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%

Suzuki 1200bandit pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
72100%
83100%
93100%
103100%
11475%
121100%
132100%
143100%
151100%
162100%
172100%
18367%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Suzuki 1200bandit MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. front brake discs slightly oily on edges (2 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
  10. slight binding on rear brake (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  14. Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Suzuki 1200bandit pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 1 16 81% 79,495
1999 1 12 92% 49,195
1997 1 8 100% 18,199

Suzuki 1200bandit reliability FAQ

Across 3 Suzuki 1200bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki 1200bandit MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); front brake discs slightly oily on edges; Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Suzuki 1200bandit in our data has covered around 48,963 miles.

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