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N435 JGS

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,444 mi
Last recorded46,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 JGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 46,444 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,239 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 37,239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,679 miles

no plate light inop

o/s/f shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,625 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,433 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,433 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,161 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 28,161 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 27,947 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 27,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,915 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 20,912 miles

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,166 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 12,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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N435 JGS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N435 JGS, 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 N435 JGS registered?

N435 JGS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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