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P219 NDB

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,718 mi
Last recorded39,718 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 NDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 39,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 38,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,676 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 38,671 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 37,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,633 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 36,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,311 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,129 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 12 May 2015 32,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 May 2015 32,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 8 May 2015 32,786 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,409 miles

rear suspension resovoir sligtly loose

Fail 7 Jul 2010 30,407 miles

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

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

rear suspension resovoir sligtly loose

Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,876 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 29,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 29,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

oil level low!

Pass 9 May 2008 26,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,329 miles

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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P219 NDB is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P219 NDB, 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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P219 NDB is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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