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P185 UAP

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,941 mi
Last recorded30,941 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 UAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 30,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,139 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 30,139 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,138 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,961 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,860 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 29,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,650 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,411 miles

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

Inner Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P185 UAP is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P185 UAP, 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 P185 UAP registered?

P185 UAP is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P185 UAP safe to buy?

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