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P247 ACW

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,948 mi
Last recorded2,948 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 ACW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 2,948 miles

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

front brake gripping slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2009 2,261 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 2,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 1,267 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 928 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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P247 ACW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P247 ACW, 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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What year was P247 ACW registered?

P247 ACW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P247 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 ACW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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