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P271 ONE

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,343 mi
Last recorded53,343 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 ONE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,343 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,334 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,447 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 13,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,630 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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P271 ONE is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P271 ONE, 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 P271 ONE registered?

P271 ONE is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P271 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 ONE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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