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P263 VTY

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,851 mi
Last recorded24,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 VTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 24,851 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 24,847 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 24,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,996 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 23,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

neutral light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2017 23,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

neutral light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 22,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,796 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,299 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 21,292 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 20,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,514 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,870 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 11,390 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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P263 VTY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,468 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 P263 VTY, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P263 VTY registered?

P263 VTY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P263 VTY safe to buy?

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