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P254 OTP

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,395 mi
Last recorded52,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 OTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,085 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,559 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 49,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,663 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,819 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2016 34,819 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012
Fail 6 Sep 2012 28,778 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,735 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,735 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,460 miles

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

front disc pads getting low

recommend angle fittings on bradid hoses

Fail 21 Jan 2009 22,460 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 22,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,121 miles

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.

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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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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P254 OTP is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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