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N847 XRS

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,458 mi
Last recorded31,458 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 XRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 31,458 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,049 miles

Oil cooler pipes leaking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension soft

Fail 28 Jul 2020 28,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fork gaiters fitted, seals obviously leaking

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Oil cooler pipes leaking

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension soft

Fail 28 Jul 2020 28,981 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to excessive leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected Bleed nipple damaged (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fork gaiters fitted, seals obviously leaking

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Oil cooler pipes leaking

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension soft

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,082 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 28,014 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 24,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 24,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 22,052 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 43,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,290 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 39,554 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 38,532 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 38,513 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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N847 XRS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N847 XRS, 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 N847 XRS registered?

N847 XRS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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