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N635 JBV

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,302 mi
Last recorded34,302 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,302 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,650 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,467 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 30,467 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 30,450 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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N635 JBV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N635 JBV, 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 N635 JBV registered?

N635 JBV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N635 JBV safe to buy?

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