MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operating brake brings on pilot light (4.2.3 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake has a slight bind.
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Left hand (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake performance fluctuates when brake held on.
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front tyre valve perishing
osr footpeg sticking
rear tyre has had puncture repaired
rear tyre valve perishing
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
front tyre valve perishing
osr footpeg sticking
rear tyre has had puncture repaired
rear tyre valve perishing
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N51 XAV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N51 XAV, 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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N51 XAV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 22 March 1996.
Is N51 XAV safe to buy?
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