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P476 XTA

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,446 mi
Last recorded49,446 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 XTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 49,446 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle sticking

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle sticking

Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle sticking

Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 48,947 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working WHEN OPPERATING FRONT BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 48,508 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 48,453 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,801 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,772 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,281 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,748 miles

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

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

Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation. (cracking)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,872 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake discs are rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,872 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake discs are rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 43,320 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 43,320 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,845 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

side panel bolt missing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,845 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

side panel bolt missing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,787 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

drive chain dry

headlight aim faint

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,787 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

drive chain dry

headlight aim faint

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2007 32,787 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

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

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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P476 XTA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P476 XTA, 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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P476 XTA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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