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N493 WAU

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 WAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 67,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear no chainguard fitted at the time of the test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,893 miles

Rear indicators slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,219 miles

fork seals are misting slightly

handlebars are not central

nearside rear footrest in stiff to operate

punchter in the front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2013 24,207 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

fork seals are misting slightly

handlebars are not central

nearside rear footrest in stiff to operate

punchter in the front tyre

Pass 2 May 2012 19,650 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,642 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 14,083 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,895 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,264 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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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N493 WAU is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 26,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N493 WAU, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N493 WAU registered?

N493 WAU is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 September 1995.

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