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N471 CDA

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,491 mi
Last recorded14,491 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

RegistrationN471 CDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 14,491 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 13,936 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 13,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 13,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 13,666 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,078 miles

Front frame tube behind front exhaust pipes corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 12,062 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front frame tube behind front exhaust pipes corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 11,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 10,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 9,736 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 9,657 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 9,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 9,001 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 8,989 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 8,886 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 8,886 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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N471 CDA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N471 CDA, 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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N471 CDA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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