MOT reliability
Suzuki Bandit 650
5 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Suzuki Bandit 650 vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Bandit 650 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,167 miles.
5
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
2,474
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Bandit 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Bandit 650 MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Brakes12%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Suzuki Bandit 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Suzuki Bandit 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Bandit 650 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Front both tyres below 10 psi (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
Suzuki Bandit 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 34,226 |
| 2007 | 3 | 44 | 84% | 37,252 |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 14,855 |
Suzuki Bandit 650 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Suzuki Bandit 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Bandit 650 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6).
The typical Suzuki Bandit 650 in our data has covered around
32,167 miles.
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