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P380 PJA

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 PJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,393 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 65,393 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 65,393 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2020 65,393 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 65,393 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 65,393 miles

Offside Front Brake component insecure Brake disc missing 2 bolts (1.1.21 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,908 miles

no indicators fitted at time of MOT

Fail 3 May 2018 54,908 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

no indicators fitted at time of MOT

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,908 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,908 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,906 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,906 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,906 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 23,906 miles

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,896 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,896 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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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P380 PJA is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P380 PJA, 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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P380 PJA is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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