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P506 HAW

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,065 mi
Last recorded28,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 HAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 27,838 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 27,838 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 27,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 27,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,419 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,413 miles

Will need new fork seals soon,leaves slight tide mark of oil on leg

Will need rear brake light switch cleaning

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,414 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 25,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,415 miles

Rear brake pads will need replacing soon.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,816 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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P506 HAW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P506 HAW, 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 P506 HAW registered?

P506 HAW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P506 HAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 HAW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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