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P875 BCY

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,874 mi
Last recorded35,874 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 BCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front indicator spacing is borderline of passing. We advise spoacing or 240mm between lamp start points.

Front mudguard missing but ford brace added.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 35,874 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front indicator spacing is borderline of passing. We advise spoacing or 240mm between lamp start points.

Front mudguard missing but ford brace added.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 35,120 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 33,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,150 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,137 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise front tyre flat!

Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,298 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,227 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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P875 BCY is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P875 BCY, 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 P875 BCY registered?

P875 BCY is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P875 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 BCY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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