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P322 WKH

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,279 mi
Last recorded18,279 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 WKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,279 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 18,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front tyre contaminated with oil

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 18,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 18,022 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 18,022 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,890 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 17,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose chaine slightly slack (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

light switch faulty

Fail 7 Mar 2019 17,608 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain slightly loose chaine slightly slack (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

light switch faulty

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,931 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,999 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 15,999 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,659 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 14,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,483 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 13,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 12,689 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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P322 WKH is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P322 WKH, 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 P322 WKH registered?

P322 WKH is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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