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N965 CVR

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,493 mi
Last recorded39,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 CVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,493 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 39,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,292 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 37,292 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,684 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,471 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 14,471 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Both tyres are almost flat

Pass 8 Sep 2007 3,809 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

There are cracks in front tyre tread. The tyre valves are begining to crack and perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,922 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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N965 CVR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N965 CVR, 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 N965 CVR registered?

N965 CVR is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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