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R387 OCH

1997 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,918 mi
Last recorded32,918 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 OCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 32,918 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 32,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,896 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 32,885 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,229 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 25,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,063 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 22,063 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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R387 OCH is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R387 OCH, 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 R387 OCH registered?

R387 OCH is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R387 OCH safe to buy?

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