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P847 MLA

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,868 mi
Last recorded34,868 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 MLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 34,868 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,107 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

Direction indicator insecure R/H front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Forks deformed but serviceable Brace/Bracket (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 34,107 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

Direction indicator insecure R/H front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Forks deformed but serviceable Brace/Bracket (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Stop lamp not working Front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,854 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 30,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,619 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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P847 MLA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P847 MLA, 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 P847 MLA registered?

P847 MLA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P847 MLA safe to buy?

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