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P562 MLC

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

36,741 mi
Last recorded36,741 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 MLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,741 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 36,741 miles

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 35,332 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 33,487 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 33,487 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch stuck. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,255 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 33,255 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,513 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 31,651 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,758 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 24,757 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,949 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 18,949 miles

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,016 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 17,016 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,799 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 15,757 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,615 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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P562 MLC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P562 MLC, 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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P562 MLC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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