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P164 HEO

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,561 mi
Last recorded21,561 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 HEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2013 21,561 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

right hand mirror broken

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 20,080 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,972 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,961 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 22,961 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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P164 HEO is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,468 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 P164 HEO, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P164 HEO registered?

P164 HEO is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P164 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 HEO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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