MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel rim slightly damaged
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P488 OBA is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P488 OBA, 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 P488 OBA registered?
P488 OBA is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P488 OBA safe to buy?
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