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P796 RAM

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,138 mi
Last recorded44,138 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 RAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 44,138 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 41,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 37,705 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm to frame and shock absorber bottom linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 35,774 miles

Nearside Front Footrest retaining clip missing

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,696 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 32,075 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 32,065 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamps no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,204 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,251 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn bobbin play (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,237 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 27,237 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,224 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2012 27,153 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,064 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 27,043 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,991 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,846 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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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P796 RAM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P796 RAM, 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 P796 RAM registered?

P796 RAM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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