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P32 VRO

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,438 mi
Last recorded59,438 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 VRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 59,438 miles

front mudguard missing

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,426 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,921 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,828 miles

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

horn fouls front mudguard when forks depressed

rear brake binds to limmit

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,828 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

horn fouls front mudguard when forks depressed

rear brake binds to limmit

Fail 26 Sep 2013 29,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,707 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 27,686 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)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 23,778 miles

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

front brake slight bind

Pass 18 May 2006 19,641 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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P32 VRO is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P32 VRO, 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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P32 VRO is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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