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N683 UCY

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,617 mi
Last recorded61,617 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 UCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,617 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 61,611 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,152 miles

both front footrest mounting rubbers worn

both rear grab handles insecure

Fail 26 May 2015 61,143 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

No plate light not working

Sclocks insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,679 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,678 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,459 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,644 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 51,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 48,638 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 45,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,685 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 41,339 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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N683 UCY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N683 UCY, 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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N683 UCY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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