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MOT reliability

Suzuki Bandit1200

4 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Suzuki Bandit1200 vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Bandit1200 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,870 miles.

4
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
14,880
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Bandit1200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Bandit1200 MOT tests:

  • Other79%
  • Seatbelts & equipment17%
  • Brakes3%
  • Steering3%

Suzuki Bandit1200 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
91100%
13250%
15475%
16367%
172100%
181100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Suzuki Bandit1200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Bandit1200 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  2. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  3. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  4. Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b) (2 times)
  5. no lights fitted. not to be used at night or periods of low visilibity (2 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  8. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  10. Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  12. Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  13. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  14. Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Suzuki Bandit1200 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 1 100% 12,649
1997 2 14 86% 17,461
1991 1 4 50% 38,500

Suzuki Bandit1200 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Suzuki Bandit1200 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Bandit1200 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c); Chain guard missing .

The typical Suzuki Bandit1200 in our data has covered around 22,870 miles.

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