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P325 JAL

1997 Suzuki Bandit

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,631 mi
Last recorded5,631 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Bandit28,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 JAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 5,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 4,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 37,420 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2020 4,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2018 4,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 4,401 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 3,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 3,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 3,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 2,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,260 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 1,260 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,878 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,878 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 34,815 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 34,815 miles

Front 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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P325 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P325 JAL, 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 P325 JAL registered?

P325 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P325 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 JAL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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