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N359 AVR

1996 Suzuki Bandit

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,299 mi
Last recorded35,299 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 AVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,299 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 35,294 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 35,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 33,795 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 33,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 31,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 31,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 31,042 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 31,042 miles

Nearside Front Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,162 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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N359 AVR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N359 AVR, 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 N359 AVR registered?

N359 AVR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N359 AVR safe to buy?

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