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N954 EKR

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,440 mi
Last recorded22,440 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 EKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 22,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,400 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 22,400 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,247 miles

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 22,247 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 19,830 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 19,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,365 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 16,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,532 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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N954 EKR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N954 EKR, 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 N954 EKR registered?

N954 EKR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N954 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N954 EKR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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