MOT reliability
Suzuki Bandit 400
29 vehicles · 229 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Suzuki Bandit 400 vehicles and 229 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Bandit 400 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,256 miles.
29
Vehicles
229
MOT tests
1,305
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Bandit 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Bandit 400 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering12%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Suzuki Bandit 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 11 | 64% |
| 10 | 14 | 79% |
| 11 | 17 | 71% |
| 12 | 14 | 71% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 12 | 92% |
| 15 | 10 | 80% |
| 16 | 15 | 67% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 10 | 70% |
| 19 | 14 | 64% |
| 20 | 13 | 62% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29)
Most common Suzuki Bandit 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Bandit 400 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (6 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (5 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
Suzuki Bandit 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 14 | 64% | 27,900 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 114,492 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 32,760 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 37,759 |
| 1999 | 3 | 25 | 72% | 46,836 |
| 1997 | 8 | 42 | 83% | 81,731 |
| 1996 | 5 | 33 | 82% | 35,886 |
| 1994 | 2 | 28 | 75% | 29,782 |
| 1992 | 2 | 20 | 75% | 23,370 |
| 1991 | 4 | 47 | 79% | 30,536 |
Suzuki Bandit 400 reliability FAQ
Across 29 Suzuki Bandit 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Bandit 400 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Suzuki Bandit 400 in our data has covered around
50,256 miles.
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