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P195 KFM

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,219 mi
Last recorded37,219 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 KFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 37,219 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 36,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 35,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,142 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 18,089 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

nail in front tyre

rear tyre worn and split in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,078 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 12,078 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,717 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P195 KFM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P195 KFM, 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 P195 KFM registered?

P195 KFM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P195 KFM safe to buy?

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