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N981 VVV

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,427 mi
Last recorded47,427 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 VVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 47,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 46,153 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil cooler lines slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 10 Dec 2022 43,961 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 42,688 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 42,683 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 41,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,700 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 38,700 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 36,576 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 34,857 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,980 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,192 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,129 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,612 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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N981 VVV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N981 VVV, 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 N981 VVV registered?

N981 VVV is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N981 VVV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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