MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
both mirrors missing
controll 1 brake hose tight on front folks
rear tyre has plug repair
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P379 JAV is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P379 JAV, 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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P379 JAV is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P379 JAV safe to buy?
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