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P214 UFH

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,531 mi
Last recorded50,531 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 UFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2025 50,531 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2025 50,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,439 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 50,439 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,604 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 49,604 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,370 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,370 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,365 miles

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,190 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 37,187 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

drive chain corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,295 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Nov 2013 31,253 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,880 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,658 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,973 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 39,896 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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P214 UFH is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P214 UFH, 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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P214 UFH is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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