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N536 AOK

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,006 mi
Last recorded72,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 AOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,006 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2025 70,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

left hand rear foot peg retaining pin clip missing but pin is still secure

Pass 29 May 2024 70,142 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake lever adjuster broken

Fail 16 May 2024 70,091 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly contaminated

offside rear foot peg retaining pin clip missing but pin is secure

Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,331 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 68,331 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,338 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 67,338 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 65,164 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 May 2013 65,164 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,610 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

O/S/F brake disc rivits slightly worn.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 63,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 61,529 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,283 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N536 AOK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N536 AOK, 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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What year was N536 AOK registered?

N536 AOK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N536 AOK safe to buy?

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