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N678 VJA

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,419 mi
Last recorded36,419 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 VJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 35,030 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Adjust to manufacturers recommendations asap (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 32,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 26,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,871 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 26,768 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 26,657 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 26,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 26,098 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,879 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 22,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,214 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 21,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 20,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 20,170 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,179 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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N678 VJA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N678 VJA, 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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N678 VJA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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