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P861 BLJ

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,014 mi
Last recorded25,014 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 BLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2019 25,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 24,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,268 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,074 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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P861 BLJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P861 BLJ, 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 P861 BLJ registered?

P861 BLJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P861 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 BLJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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