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P412 LCA

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 LCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 33,965 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,388 miles

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

left peg worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,263 miles

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

front foot pegs worn

indcaters flashing on fast side

Fail 13 Apr 2013 38,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

mainstand rubber stop missing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

mainstand rubber stop missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,776 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,768 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,427 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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P412 LCA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P412 LCA, 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 P412 LCA registered?

P412 LCA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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