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P841 XHU

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,221 mi
Last recorded17,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 XHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 17,216 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 16,033 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 May 2020 16,031 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 13,826 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 17 May 2019 13,826 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear tyre deflated(flat)

chain dry of lubrication

exhaust noisy

Pass 24 May 2018 11,215 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 11,215 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 9,429 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 9,429 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies of footbrake (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 7,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 5,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 2,654 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 27,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

head light dips to the right but has been masked off.advised on. also tyres under iflated put to right pressures.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,526 miles

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

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

head light dips to the right but has been masked off.advised on. also tyres under iflated put to right pressures.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,106 miles

please ride this machine very carefully for the first 100 miles to settle in new tyres

Fail 17 Sep 2007 24,106 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

I have advised cusomer not to ride machine owing to the condition of the rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,121 miles

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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P841 XHU is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P841 XHU, 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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P841 XHU is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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