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Suzuki Bandit

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,200 cc

T551 FTDMOT history

T551 FTD is a black petrol Suzuki Bandit first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,801 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 FTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Bandit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 FTD was last recorded at 46,801 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,735 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
1,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,801 miles
  • 2025 – 45,735 miles
  • 2024 – 45,289 miles
  • 2023 – 44,668 miles
  • 2021 – 43,812 miles
  • 2020 – 42,186 miles
  • 2018 – 38,653 miles
  • 2017 – 35,614 miles
  • 2016 – 34,220 miles
  • 2015 – 32,905 miles
  • 2013 – 29,937 miles
  • 2012 – 29,442 miles
  • 2011 – 28,741 miles
  • 2010 – 24,739 miles
  • 2009 – 20,791 miles
  • 2008 – 19,248 miles
  • 2007 – 16,567 miles
  • 2006 – 12,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,801 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,801 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,801 miles
    Test number
    161712590747
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass45,735 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    562264150939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,289 miles (+621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    45,289 miles
    Test number
    901284724504
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box joint gasket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  4. Pass44,668 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    433920710364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,812 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,812 miles
    Test number
    764185619746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,186 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    792872964585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,653 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    875157007222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,614 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,614 miles
    Test number
    137928151450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Fail35,608 miles (+1,388)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,608 miles
    Test number
    806341505576
    • FailureFront Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureFront Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureOffside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp missing registration light (1.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass34,220 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    407519901673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,905 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,905 miles
    Test number
    446028545031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    767093693129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,937 miles (+495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    807173093198
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  14. Pass29,442 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,442 miles
    Test number
    616450242196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,741 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    286124631414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,739 miles
    Test number
    721234730153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,739 miles (+3,948)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,739 miles
    Test number
    944394330124
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  18. Pass20,791 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,791 miles
    Test number
    350986239108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,248 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    722362028109
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

  20. Pass19,248 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    744242628151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,567 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,567 miles
    Test number
    224108417450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,526 miles
    Test number
    950535626111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,526 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,526 miles
    Test number
    903335926174
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Questions about T551 FTD

Does T551 FTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 FTD is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 FTD?
The MOT on T551 FTD is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 FTD done?
T551 FTD was recorded at 46,801 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,695 miles a year.
Has T551 FTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 FTD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T551 FTD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T551 FTD find?
T551 FTD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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