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P826 PHU

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,568 mi
Last recorded54,568 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 PHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 54,567 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,970 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,486 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,918 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 37,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,405 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,390 miles

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,266 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Poss wear from sprocket carrier bearing.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P826 PHU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P826 PHU, 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 P826 PHU registered?

P826 PHU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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