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N889 LMR

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 LMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 71,702 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,644 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 57,542 miles

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

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

front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,542 miles

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

front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 44,637 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,998 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,509 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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N889 LMR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N889 LMR, 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 N889 LMR registered?

N889 LMR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N889 LMR safe to buy?

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