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N439 BLV

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,250 mi
Last recorded26,250 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 BLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 26,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 26,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 22,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine Oily

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 22,890 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine Oily

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,463 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

left grip loose

Fail 19 Apr 2023 21,438 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing bolt missing from drop section (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

left grip loose

Pass 9 Feb 2022 21,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 21,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 18,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 12,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 12,176 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 12,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,106 miles

tyre pressures low front was 10 psi and rear was 28 psi, front and rear should be 33psi

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,470 miles

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

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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N439 BLV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N439 BLV, 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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N439 BLV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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