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N891 CHC

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,736 mi
Last recorded25,736 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 CHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 25,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 25,729 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 25,210 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 25,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 21,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,043 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 19,042 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,436 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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N891 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N891 CHC, 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 N891 CHC registered?

N891 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N891 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 CHC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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