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N544 AOK

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,549 mi
Last recorded39,549 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 AOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 39,549 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 39,549 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,118 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 39,110 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,192 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 38,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,776 miles

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

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

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE BIND // FRONT SHOCKERS WEAK

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,296 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,711 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,783 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

offside rear pillion footrest mounting pivot worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,783 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

offside rear pillion footrest mounting pivot worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,359 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,004 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,767 miles

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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N544 AOK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N544 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 N544 AOK registered?

N544 AOK is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N544 AOK safe to buy?

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