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N421 NDG

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,520 mi
Last recorded35,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 NDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 35,520 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyres old by date 1017

Fail 16 Jul 2026 35,514 miles

Brake rod insecure front bolt loose (1.1.15 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached lower linkage bolt finger tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyres old by date 1017

Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 35,418 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,603 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cracked bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 34,603 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cracked bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,430 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,014 miles

Rear Tyre

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,273 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,216 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 27,175 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 22,435 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

tyres under inflated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,887 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,887 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,754 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,331 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust silencer slightly loose

forkbrace screw loose (rear/nearside)

light oil leak from nearside oil cooler joint

Fail 20 Jun 2006 6,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

1x screw loose on fork brace (nearside back)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Light oil leak from oil cooler joints

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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N421 NDG is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 26,166 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 N421 NDG, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N421 NDG is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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