MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both sides of wheel hub (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both sides of wheel hub (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?
Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N658 HSJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 N658 HSJ, 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 N658 HSJ registered?
N658 HSJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 21 June 1996.
Is N658 HSJ safe to buy?
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