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P65 FVV

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,614 mi
Last recorded91,614 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 FVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2024 91,614 miles

Front All position lamps not working side l[ght (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash engine bung benr (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

centre stand mounting spring weak

Fail 28 Apr 2023 86,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure bolt missing (1.1.10 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

centre stand mounting spring weak

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,995 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 72,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,753 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement prolink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre unevenly worn

number plate light dim

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,735 miles

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

gearchange linkage worn

slight play in rear suspension linkage

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

some light sources not working in n/s rear indicator

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front brakes sticking slightly

rear drive chain very tight

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,342 miles

Battery discharged, needed slave battery to start.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 35,342 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery discharged, needed slave battery to start.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,948 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 25,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 20,594 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,186 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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P65 FVV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P65 FVV, 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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What year was P65 FVV registered?

P65 FVV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P65 FVV safe to buy?

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