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P705 SWY

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,587 mi
Last recorded52,587 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 SWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,587 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 52,587 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,179 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil will need both fork seals changing by next MOT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 49,346 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 47,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 46,541 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,921 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 39,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain very dry

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,823 miles

Front Brakes need cleaning ,front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,306 miles

Will need new rear tyre soon

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,718 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,615 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 24,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,559 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 18,559 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,299 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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P705 SWY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P705 SWY, 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 P705 SWY registered?

P705 SWY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P705 SWY safe to buy?

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