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N180 UPF

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 884cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,655 mi
Last recorded22,655 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 UPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine884cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2023 22,655 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely front brake is grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play steering bearing have too much play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front brake light staying on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle cable is trapped on fork leg and revs bike on lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail chain far too tight (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake is binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads close too limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,655 miles

Both tyre treads started to wear unevenly.

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 21,997 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 21,976 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 20,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,575 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 19,575 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,180 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 17,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 16,244 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 14,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,892 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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N180 UPF is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 884cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N180 UPF, 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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N180 UPF is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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