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N699 YVM

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,186 mi
Last recorded43,186 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 YVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,186 miles

Central centre stand slighty insecure

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion x2 (2.3.3)

Oil leak from oil cooler pipes ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,213 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,244 miles

Offside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,375 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 20,879 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 19,212 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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N699 YVM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N699 YVM, 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 N699 YVM registered?

N699 YVM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 10 February 1996.

Is N699 YVM safe to buy?

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