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N501 BYA

1995 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,018 mi
Last recorded34,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Bandit26,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 BYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 34,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 33,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 33,940 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 33,466 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 33,131 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 33,131 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,408 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Numberplate ilumination not working.

Fail 12 May 2012 32,396 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Numberplate ilumination not working.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,905 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,601 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,599 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,204 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,146 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N501 BYA is a 1995 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 1995 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 26,166 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 N501 BYA, 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 N501 BYA registered?

N501 BYA is a 1995 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N501 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 BYA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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