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Suzuki Bandit

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,200 cc

R52 KWSMOT history

R52 KWS is a red petrol Suzuki Bandit first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 23,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
23,471 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 KWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Bandit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 KWS was last recorded at 23,471 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2007: 13,252 miles, lower than 30,350 miles on 9 May 2006.
  • 11 Mar 2010: 14,500 miles, lower than 15,386 miles on 8 Sept 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
22,812 miles · 8 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 23,471 miles
  • 2021 – 22,812 miles
  • 2019 – 21,919 miles
  • 2018 – 21,176 miles
  • 2017 – 20,805 miles
  • 2016 – 19,084 miles
  • 2015 – 16,485 miles
  • 2014 – 15,037 miles
  • 2010 – 14,500 miles
  • 2008 – 15,386 miles
  • 2007 – 13,252 miles
  • 2006 – 30,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,471 miles (+659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    23,471 miles
    Test number
    301800205496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass22,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,812 miles
    Test number
    863451043068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail22,812 miles (+893)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,812 miles
    Test number
    771758830028
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working With foot lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass21,919 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,919 miles
    Test number
    633191267206
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. Pass21,176 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,176 miles
    Test number
    314294387258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,805 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,805 miles
    Test number
    293905594808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,084 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,084 miles
    Test number
    330370397315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,485 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,485 miles
    Test number
    206113735145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,037 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,037 miles
    Test number
    448610844144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,500 miles
    Test number
    150384570036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,500 miles (-886)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,500 miles
    Test number
    210480470079
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  12. Pass15,386 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,386 miles
    Test number
    670872158277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,252 miles (-17,098)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,252 miles
    Test number
    422862377140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,350 miles
    Test number
    261499826487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R52 KWS

Does R52 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R52 KWS expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R52 KWS?
The MOT on R52 KWS expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R52 KWS done?
R52 KWS was recorded at 23,471 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022.
Has R52 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 KWS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on R52 KWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R52 KWS find?
R52 KWS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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