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P874 HTO

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,979 mi
Last recorded36,979 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 HTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 15,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,304 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 13,304 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,893 miles

r/h indicator flashing quickly

Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,017 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,338 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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P874 HTO is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P874 HTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P874 HTO registered?

P874 HTO is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P874 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 HTO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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