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N849 UTA

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,499 mi
Last recorded16,499 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 UTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 16,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 16,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 15,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 15,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,653 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 13,645 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,930 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scores (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2012 10,110 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 8,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 6,895 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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N849 UTA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N849 UTA, 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 N849 UTA registered?

N849 UTA is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N849 UTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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