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P712 NOW

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 NOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,727 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,727 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,706 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 69,205 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 69,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,094 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,028 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,801 miles

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

fuel tank insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 9 May 2016 68,641 miles

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2016 68,625 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,368 miles

Frame corroded in places

Front brake slightly binding

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,287 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 24 May 2013 65,134 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 59,780 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,905 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 55,905 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 51,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 47,540 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2008 44,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,565 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,542 miles

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

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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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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