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N298 JGT

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 JGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,773 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,505 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,715 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,588 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 38,568 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N298 JGT is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N298 JGT, 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 N298 JGT registered?

N298 JGT is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N298 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 JGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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