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N852 MWU

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,591 mi
Last recorded32,591 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 MWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 32,143 miles

Front tyre tread depth low and worn unevenly.

Nearside Front Inner brake pad lining 2 mm approx

Rear tyre centre tread worn down to 2 mm approx.

Fail 27 Mar 2025 32,143 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre tread depth low and worn unevenly.

Nearside Front Inner brake pad lining 2 mm approx

Rear tyre centre tread worn down to 2 mm approx.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,674 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,176 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 30,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,690 miles

Front tyre worn un evenly.Date stamped 2011.

Fail 22 Jun 2020 29,690 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front tyre worn un evenly.Date stamped 2011.

Pass 10 May 2019 29,248 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 29,248 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,425 miles

Offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,944 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 27,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 27,000 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 27,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,960 miles

offside front indicator slightly discoloured.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,532 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,890 miles

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

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 May 2011 24,078 miles

Number plate lamp inoperative

front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 6 May 2011 24,078 miles

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

Number plate lamp inoperative

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

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,179 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,280 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,552 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear number plate held on by velcro

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,066 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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N852 MWU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N852 MWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N852 MWU registered?

N852 MWU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N852 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 MWU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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