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N83 EWF

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,433 mi
Last recorded38,433 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 EWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2024 38,433 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 36,794 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 36,794 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,878 miles

Both tyres approaching legal limit. Chain and sprockets at end of servicable time, rear brake pedal shortened but works ok.

Pass 26 May 2017 38,143 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

lights masked off at time of mot test

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,127 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,571 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 17,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,718 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2008 13,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,507 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 12,507 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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N83 EWF is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N83 EWF, 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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N83 EWF is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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