MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,732 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
oil leak !
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 !
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.
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.
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
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))
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
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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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