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P855 OTP

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 OTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,586 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 36,698 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 36,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 34,029 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 34,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 34,001 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2022 31,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 31,575 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,557 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,677 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 28 Jul 2012 28,677 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 27,933 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,511 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,946 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,288 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 21,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 20,292 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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P855 OTP is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P855 OTP, 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 P855 OTP registered?

P855 OTP is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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