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P279 ARY

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,202 mi
Last recorded15,202 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 ARY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 15,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 14,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 13,695 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 12,383 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 12,119 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 12,117 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated offside and nearside contaminated with hydraulic oil leaking from both front fork seals. (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 11,205 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,987 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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P279 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P279 ARY, 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 P279 ARY registered?

P279 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P279 ARY safe to buy?

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