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N940 TAY

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,385 mi
Last recorded40,385 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 TAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,385 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 40,385 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,320 miles

front caliper banjos are alloy and not advised for highway use

Fail 11 Mar 2008 27,292 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

front caliper banjos are alloy and not advised for highway use

Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,565 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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N940 TAY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N940 TAY, 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 N940 TAY registered?

N940 TAY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N940 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N940 TAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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