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P495 APJ

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,106 mi
Last recorded35,106 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 APJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,106 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at Collector joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 32,604 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 32,603 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 29,311 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 28,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to Wear Limit. (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Blowing at Collector. (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Oil Leak from Front N/S Engine.

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,576 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,023 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 21,021 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 21,008 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 22 May 2013 6,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 5,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,708 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 5,708 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 May 2009 5,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,357 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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P495 APJ is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P495 APJ, 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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P495 APJ is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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