MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40% (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front tyre deflated
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyre deflated
Exhaust slightly noisey
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Slightly corroded at bottom (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension operation slightly stiff
Swinging arm bearings have slight play
Headlamp aim too low & Dips wrong way (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing to small & has black rectangular section on L/H side (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) Not fitted (4.7.2 (a))
Throttle operating incorrectly Loose on handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly Loose on handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Exhaust slightly noisey
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Slightly corroded at bottom (4.1.1 (b) (i))
L/H/R footrest pivot siezed - in down position
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension operation slightly stiff
Steering slightly stiff
Swinging arm bearings have slight play
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fuel tank insecure but not likely to fall off
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front brake slightly sticky
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Rear joint loose (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Frame corroded in places
Front brake slightly binding
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
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P712 NOW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P712 NOW, 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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P712 NOW is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 24 April 1997.
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