MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Incorrectly wired through switch, but working. (4.2.1 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
All direction indicators unable to test due to taped up.
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
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N438 PHV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 N438 PHV, 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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N438 PHV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 8 May 1996.
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