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P344 HAS

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,980 mi
Last recorded25,980 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 HAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,978 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

O/S/F Handle bar clamp slightly bent .

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front tyre grossly under-inflated

Pass 25 May 2007 19,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,421 miles

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

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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P344 HAS is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P344 HAS, 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 P344 HAS registered?

P344 HAS is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P344 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 HAS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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