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N988 LRN

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 LRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018
Fail 16 May 2018

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system end can (7.1.1.c)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front wheel has slight bind

Fail 25 Jun 2015

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)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front wheel has slight bind

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,887 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,713 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 37,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,160 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,059 miles

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

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

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,267 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,032 miles

clutch lever end broken

Fail 17 Jun 2008 26,948 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch lever end broken

Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,929 miles

Front 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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N988 LRN is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N988 LRN, 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 N988 LRN registered?

N988 LRN is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N988 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 LRN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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