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P845 DEW

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,448 mi
Last recorded36,448 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 DEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,448 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 35,571 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 31,563 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded slightly pitted. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded slightly pitted. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 29,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,833 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 28,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 28,698 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 26 Jul 2017 28,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,284 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,617 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 24,617 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

chain needs lubricating

lever pivots worn

throttle sticking slightly

wiring catching around headstock

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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P845 DEW is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P845 DEW, 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 P845 DEW registered?

P845 DEW is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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