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P693 NDB

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,728 mi
Last recorded40,728 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 NDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 40,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,188 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,599 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,119 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 34,109 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,563 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,424 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 28,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 24,105 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,584 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 23,584 miles

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

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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P693 NDB is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P693 NDB, 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 P693 NDB registered?

P693 NDB is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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