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P992 TCK

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,899 mi
Last recorded27,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 TCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 27,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 27,862 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 26,896 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 26,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 25,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 25,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 25,024 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 24,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,968 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 23,406 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,673 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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P992 TCK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P992 TCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P992 TCK registered?

P992 TCK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P992 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 TCK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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