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N565 HBP

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,923 mi
Last recorded47,923 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 HBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,923 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,881 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 47,881 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,698 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 44,663 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2013 41,007 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,314 miles

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 39,314 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both mirrors missing

front wheel binding

rear tyre deflated

Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,726 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,417 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
Full Suzuki Bandit reliability report

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N565 HBP is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N565 HBP, 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 N565 HBP registered?

N565 HBP is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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