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P328 EOK

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,212 mi
Last recorded40,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 EOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,871 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 39,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 39,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 39,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 38,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 38,926 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 38,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 38,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 37,992 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 36,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 36,574 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 35,555 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 33,580 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 May 2011 33,580 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 31,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 May 2010 31,243 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,000 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 30,000 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,848 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 24,786 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P328 EOK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P328 EOK, 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 P328 EOK registered?

P328 EOK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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