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P390 BCW

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,671 mi
Last recorded35,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 BCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 24,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 21,812 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 20,989 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 20,940 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 19,323 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,700 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 15,700 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,419 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,941 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 14,941 miles

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,847 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 14,847 miles

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

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

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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P390 BCW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P390 BCW, 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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What year was P390 BCW registered?

P390 BCW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P390 BCW safe to buy?

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