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M534 XNM

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

2,131 mi
Last recorded2,131 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM534 XNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 2,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 1,731 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 1,720 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 1,355 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 1,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 1,059 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 518 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 508 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,870 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 9,870 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,686 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 43,711 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,749 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 40,744 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,376 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 37,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,669 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?

Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
787
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 276
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 221
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 213
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 200
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 169
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M534 XNM is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 28,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Bandit fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 276 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M534 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Bandit typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M534 XNM is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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