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P947 YUB

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,982 mi
Last recorded71,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 YUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,982 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 71,965 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 69,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 65,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 62,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 60,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,829 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,802 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 52,794 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,733 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 49,730 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. n/s+o/s (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 47,017 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 45,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 39,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 36,196 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 36,196 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 34,602 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside handle bar grip loose at outer end.

Fail 24 May 2012 34,602 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside handle bar grip loose at outer end.

Pass 18 May 2011 33,632 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,484 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2010 32,482 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 32,100 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 May 2009 32,098 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2008 30,989 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 30,986 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 28,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 26,515 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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P947 YUB is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P947 YUB, 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 P947 YUB registered?

P947 YUB is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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