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P615 KCF

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,346 mi
Last recorded39,346 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 KCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,346 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 39,335 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,735 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,459 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,896 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 36,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,028 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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P615 KCF is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P615 KCF, 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 P615 KCF registered?

P615 KCF is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P615 KCF safe to buy?

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