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P295 ARY

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,096 mi
Last recorded53,096 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 ARY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 40,791 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 32,167 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 32,167 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,855 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,017 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 21,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,204 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 17,744 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,236 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,196 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 16,196 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,146 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 16,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,784 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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P295 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 P295 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 P295 ARY registered?

P295 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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