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P362 SWS

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

27,493 mi
Last recorded27,493 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 SWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 27,493 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 27,493 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,788 miles

Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 26,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 25,251 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,732 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,911 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 22,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 27 Jun 2012

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock corroded

swing arm corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 22,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock corroded

swing arm corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 22,911 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 21,251 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,846 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 17,845 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 14,245 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,245 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,129 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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P362 SWS 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 68%.

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 P362 SWS, 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 P362 SWS registered?

P362 SWS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P362 SWS safe to buy?

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