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N347 EJN

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

63,804 mi
Last recorded63,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 EJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 63,804 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 63,804 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 62,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 59,382 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 59,382 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,724 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

number plate light inoperative

Fail 21 Apr 2018 54,724 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

number plate light inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 52,527 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

chain going rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,936 miles

slight brake bind front brakes

Fail 27 Jan 2016 45,936 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight brake bind front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2015
Fail 20 Jan 2015

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,931 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight bind on front wheel

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,918 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 39,918 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,918 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,918 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,301 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,299 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,082 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 37,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,563 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 33,448 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,786 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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N347 EJN is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 N347 EJN, 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 N347 EJN registered?

N347 EJN is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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