MOT reliability
Suzuki Bandit n1200
12 vehicles · 155 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Suzuki Bandit n1200 vehicles and 155 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Bandit n1200 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,287 miles.
12
Vehicles
155
MOT tests
710
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Bandit n1200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Bandit n1200 MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Brakes14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
Suzuki Bandit n1200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 13 | 85% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 8 | 88% |
| 15 | 7 | 100% |
| 16 | 7 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 11 | 82% |
| 19 | 10 | 80% |
| 20 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Suzuki Bandit n1200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Bandit n1200 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- no number plate light (4 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- no front position lights (3 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Suzuki Bandit n1200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 7,164 |
| 1999 | 4 | 65 | 83% | 31,267 |
| 1998 | 3 | 35 | 86% | 21,385 |
| 1996 | 4 | 49 | 92% | 32,763 |
Suzuki Bandit n1200 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Suzuki Bandit n1200 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Bandit n1200 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Suzuki Bandit n1200 in our data has covered around
27,287 miles.
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