MOT Status
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49,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
front brake discs are rusty
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
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
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)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
side panel bolt missing
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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