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N167 JLH

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,045 mi
Last recorded54,045 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 JLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 54,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

eng oil leak

Pass 14 May 2021 53,097 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,435 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 50,407 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,033 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,710 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,053 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 33,888 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 33,888 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 27,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,110 miles

front wheel slightly stiff to turn.

Pass 10 May 2008 20,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,024 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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N167 JLH is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N167 JLH, 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.

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What year was N167 JLH registered?

N167 JLH is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is N167 JLH safe to buy?

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