1997 Suzuki Bandit 1.2L Petrol · P178 CJT
1997 Suzuki Bandit (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23/05/1997. Recorded mileage 78,742 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BANDIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1200cc
P178 CJT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 78,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P178 CJT Mileage History
- 28/07/202678,742 mi
- 05/08/202678,742 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P178 CJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Bandit (P178 CJT) between July 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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