MOT reliability
Suzuki Bandit 1200s
6 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Suzuki Bandit 1200s vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Bandit 1200s has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,656 miles.
6
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
1,006
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Bandit 1200s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Bandit 1200s MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Brakes35%
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Steering22%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Body & structure9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Suzuki Bandit 1200s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Suzuki Bandit 1200s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Bandit 1200s MOT tests:
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy/stiff off centre (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (1 times)
Suzuki Bandit 1200s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 10,980 |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 21,310 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 41,577 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 35,481 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 33,626 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 22,965 |
Suzuki Bandit 1200s reliability FAQ
Across 6 Suzuki Bandit 1200s vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Bandit 1200s MOT issues are:
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Bandit 1200s in our data has covered around
27,656 miles.
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