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N21 XAW

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

21,743 mi
Last recorded21,743 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 XAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 21,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 21,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 21,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,481 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 17,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 15,289 miles

aluminium bolts fitted to rear caliper

Pass 19 Jan 2019 13,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 9,090 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 6,120 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 6,067 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 6,067 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2014 5,953 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 27 May 2014 5,941 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2013 5,640 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,400 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 5,400 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,126 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 4,511 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 4,511 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 3,576 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 3,061 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 3,051 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 1,097 miles

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

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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N21 XAW is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 N21 XAW, 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 N21 XAW registered?

N21 XAW is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N21 XAW safe to buy?

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