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P56 DUK

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,732 mi
Last recorded27,732 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 DUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 27,732 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Chain Rivet Link Slightly Damaged

Rear Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 27,732 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Chain Rivet Link Slightly Damaged

Rear Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,991 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyre Low Tread also Surface Cracks in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 26,991 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyre Low Tread also Surface Cracks in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,700 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty R/Hand Switch not staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Offside Under Seat Plastic (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Tyre has service cracks within tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 26,680 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear Seat Under Plastics (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty R/Hand Switch not staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Tyre Underinflated

Rear Rear Tyre has service cracks within tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,204 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

oil leak !

Fail 24 Aug 2014 26,193 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

oil leak !

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel slighty stiff in rotation. but not noticeable on brake tester...

Front and Rear Offside Indicators work, by holding indicator switch in position....

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Engine stops intermittently, when switch on lights.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 25,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel slighty stiff in rotation. but not noticeable on brake tester...

Front and Rear Offside Indicators work, by holding indicator switch in position....

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Engine stops intermittently, when switch on lights.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front headlamp passing light switch inoperative

front wheel difficult to turn by hand

engine stops intermittently as the main power is faulty and cuts out intermittently

Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,340 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 23,223 miles

Centre Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,988 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,296 miles

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

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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P56 DUK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P56 DUK, 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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P56 DUK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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