MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front disc pads getting low
recommend angle fittings on bradid hoses
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front disc pads getting low
recommend angle fittings on bradid hoses
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
nearside front brake disc very slight movement
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P254 OTP is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 P254 OTP, 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 P254 OTP registered?
P254 OTP is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 9 May 1997.
Is P254 OTP safe to buy?
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