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N438 PHV

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,651 mi
Last recorded51,651 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 PHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,651 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,173 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 51,125 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,047 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,026 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,510 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,847 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 34,540 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 34,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,313 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 34,313 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,587 miles

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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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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