Suzuki Bandit (1995)
1995 Suzuki Bandit
CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 1995 Suzuki Bandit. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Suzuki Bandit passes its MOT at 79.5%, almost exactly in line with the UK average of 80%, so reliability is middling rather than a standout concern—though the 28.3% of these bikes that have recorded a dangerous defect is notably high and worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example. At nearly 25,000 miles median, these Bandits show typical wear for their age, but the average of 2.46 failures and 7.5 advisories per vehicle suggests modest but persistent maintenance demands once they reach this stage of life. If you're considering one, budget for regular work and insist on a full pre-purchase inspection with special attention to safety-critical components.
What to check before buying a 1995 Suzuki Bandit
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 28.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 144 | 79.4% | 2.47 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Suzuki Bandit vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Suzuki Bandit vehicles fall between 18,413 and 33,040 miles.
1995 Suzuki Bandit — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Suzuki Bandit
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.3%
Exhaust noisy
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42.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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22.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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22.7%
Exhaust noisy
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20.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.6%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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