MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,568 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4) DANGEROUS
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
rear foot rest siezed
front tyre has a small perish in one area
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P821 SMX is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P821 SMX, 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 P821 SMX registered?
P821 SMX is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P821 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P821 SMX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P821 SMX have outstanding finance?
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