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N968 CBU

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,222 mi
Last recorded39,222 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 CBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 38,999 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

numberplate light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2017 38,710 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

numberplate light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,229 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 32,741 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,741 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 32,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,382 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 28,925 miles

Inner Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Inner Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Outer Rear Lower Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,933 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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N968 CBU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N968 CBU, 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 N968 CBU registered?

N968 CBU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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