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N765 MBJ

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,514 mi
Last recorded48,514 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN765 MBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,514 miles

no speedo cable fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear number plate size and characters conform to MOT standards for a machine of this year

n/s/f upper caliper bolt replaced with non-genuine bolt

o/s/f lower caliper bolt replaced with non-genuine bolt

rear brake, brake light switch needs attention

slight bind detected when rear wheel turned by hand, but none detected when tested in RBT

throttle cable route needs as engine RPM slightly changes when handlebars turned to full lock

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,649 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

registratrion lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,649 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

registratrion lamp not working

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,678 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,040 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,659 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,538 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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N765 MBJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N765 MBJ, 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 N765 MBJ registered?

N765 MBJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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