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N434 VPK

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,501 mi
Last recorded24,501 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 VPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,501 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,311 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre dragging slightly

nearside front brake pivot rubber split

number plate light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,014 miles

front disc centres contaminated

nearside front outer pad wearing tappered

slight bind to front brake

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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N434 VPK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N434 VPK, 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 N434 VPK registered?

N434 VPK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N434 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N434 VPK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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