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P201 NBA

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,712 mi
Last recorded16,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 NBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 16,712 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

front fork dust seals deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 16,497 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 16,497 miles

Horn not working Refitted wire. (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 39,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 37,010 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired both (1.2.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired n/s and o/s (1.2.3a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,669 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired n/s and o/s (1.2.3a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,984 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,427 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 12,427 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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P201 NBA is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P201 NBA, 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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P201 NBA is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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