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P34 RFB

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

71,763 mi
Last recorded71,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 RFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,253 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 67,253 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,511 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,464 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 62,464 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,922 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 60,917 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear chain joining link fitted incorectly

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,989 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,951 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,860 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyre worn low

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake discs worn

rear tyre worn low

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,474 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight play in front brake disc bobbins

Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,474 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight play in front brake disc bobbins

Pass 11 May 2011 55,362 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,362 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,319 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 68 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 40 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,302 miles

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 25,301 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 16,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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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P34 RFB is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P34 RFB, 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 P34 RFB registered?

P34 RFB is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P34 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 RFB shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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