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P473 JJN

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,011 mi
Last recorded45,011 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 JJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2025 45,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both grip losse

both rear foot pegs losse

Pass 22 May 2024 44,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 44,344 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,283 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 35,491 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 35,491 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,601 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 29,601 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,869 miles

slight drag at front brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2013 18,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 1,871 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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P473 JJN is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green 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 P473 JJN, 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 P473 JJN registered?

P473 JJN is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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