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P366 YWU

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,372 mi
Last recorded42,372 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 YWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 42,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 42,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2021 42,083 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 42,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 41,532 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 40,348 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 40,346 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 5 May 2017 40,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,825 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 39,821 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 38,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,948 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 32,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 30,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 29,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,076 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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P366 YWU is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P366 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P366 YWU registered?

P366 YWU is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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