MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy Baffle added (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
VIN number very difficult to read
n/s front brake hose damaged but not to excess
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
NEARSIDE FOOT REST IS SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN OFFSIDE.
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
NEARSIDE FOOT REST IS SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN OFFSIDE.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N501 MGK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 N501 MGK, 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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How do I check the history of N501 MGK?
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What year was N501 MGK registered?
N501 MGK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is N501 MGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for N501 MGK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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