MOT reliability
Suzuki 400 bandit
4 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Suzuki 400 bandit vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki 400 bandit has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,758 miles.
4
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
2,384
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki 400 bandit problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki 400 bandit MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering3%
Suzuki 400 bandit pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Suzuki 400 bandit MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki 400 bandit MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- drive chain has some tight links (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- drive cxhain has some tight links (1 times)
Suzuki 400 bandit pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 38,688 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 22,268 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 55,183 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 30,896 |
Suzuki 400 bandit reliability FAQ
Across 4 Suzuki 400 bandit vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki 400 bandit MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); drive chain has some tight links.
The typical Suzuki 400 bandit in our data has covered around
36,758 miles.
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