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P465 ONC

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,383 mi
Last recorded40,383 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 ONC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,383 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 40,382 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 40,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 39,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,023 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 31,018 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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P465 ONC is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P465 ONC, 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 P465 ONC registered?

P465 ONC is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P465 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P465 ONC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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