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N857 OYU

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,568 mi
Last recorded14,568 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 OYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 14,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 14,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,866 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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N857 OYU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N857 OYU, 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 N857 OYU registered?

N857 OYU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N857 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 OYU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N857 OYU have outstanding finance?

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