MOT reliability

Suzuki V bandit

Q: Is the Suzuki V bandit reliable?

Across 1 Suzuki V bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki V bandit?

The typical Suzuki V bandit in our data has covered around 21,382 miles.

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed

60%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Suzuki V bandit vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki V bandit has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,382 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki V bandit problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki V bandit MOT tests:

Other83%
Visibility8%
Lamps & electrical8%
Identification & plates8%

Suzuki V bandit pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
9	2	50%
10	2	50%
11	1	100%
13	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Suzuki V bandit MOT faults

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) (1 times)
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)

Suzuki V bandit pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1996	1	10	60%	21,382

Suzuki V bandit reliability FAQ

Across 1 Suzuki V bandit vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki V bandit MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki V bandit in our data has covered around 21,382 miles.

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