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Suzuki Bandit

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,200 cc

T216 LUJMOT history

T216 LUJ is a maroon petrol Suzuki Bandit first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,324 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T216 LUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Bandit
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T216 LUJ was last recorded at 57,324 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2010: 42,126 miles, lower than 461,161 miles on 14 Jul 2009.

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
57,324 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,324 miles
  • 2025 – 57,257 miles
  • 2024 – 56,577 miles
  • 2023 – 56,553 miles
  • 2021 – 55,725 miles
  • 2020 – 55,259 miles
  • 2019 – 54,925 miles
  • 2018 – 54,188 miles
  • 2017 – 53,194 miles
  • 2016 – 51,647 miles
  • 2015 – 50,679 miles
  • 2011 – 49,694 miles
  • 2010 – 42,126 miles
  • 2009 – 461,161 miles
  • 2007 – 43,087 miles
  • 2006 – 32,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,324 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    519650646930
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail57,324 miles (+67)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    317981316896
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    451770799786
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail57,257 miles (+680)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    924015909353
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass56,577 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    452653898864
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass56,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    401572935529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,553 miles (+828)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    973866834725
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass55,725 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    739791813495
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass55,259 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    520236460767
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass54,925 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    689222099476
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass54,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    993281808592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,188 miles (+994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    114182031522
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

  13. Pass53,194 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,194 miles
    Test number
    696846834714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    745548826786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,647 miles (+968)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    201374708154
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

  16. Pass50,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    119272345088
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  17. Fail50,679 miles (+985)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    428312645065
    • Repaired at testSteering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testSteering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  18. Pass49,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    169980601240
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  19. Fail49,694 miles (+7,568)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    429040301230
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  20. Pass42,126 miles (-419,035)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    510186450147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail461,161 miles (+418,074)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    461,161 miles
    Test number
    970935099146
    • DangerousRear tyre mis shaped
    • FailureCentre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  22. Pass43,087 miles (+10,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    420874817250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    590056066104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T216 LUJ

Does T216 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T216 LUJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T216 LUJ?
The MOT on T216 LUJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T216 LUJ done?
T216 LUJ was recorded at 57,324 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,208 miles a year.
Has T216 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T216 LUJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T216 LUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T216 LUJ find?
T216 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre worn close to the legal limit; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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