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P243 OND

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,211 mi
Last recorded28,211 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 OND
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 28,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,116 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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P243 OND is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P243 OND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P243 OND registered?

P243 OND is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P243 OND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 OND shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P243 OND have outstanding finance?

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