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N379 MTC

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,722 mi
Last recorded46,722 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 MTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 46,722 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no plate light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,310 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,615 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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N379 MTC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N379 MTC, 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 N379 MTC registered?

N379 MTC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N379 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 MTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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