MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Slight play in top yoke
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P178 CJT is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P178 CJT, 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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What year was P178 CJT registered?
P178 CJT is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 23 May 1997.
Is P178 CJT safe to buy?
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