MOT Status
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71,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on centre (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside handle bar grip loose at outer end.
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside handle bar grip loose at outer end.
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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