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P769 NWY

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,348 mi
Last recorded8,348 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 NWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 8,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 8,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 8,234 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 8,234 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 8,192 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 8,192 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 8,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 8,047 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 8,047 miles

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

Central Rear Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 7,544 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 7,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 7,544 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 7,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 7,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 7,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,090 miles

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

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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P769 NWY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P769 NWY, 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 P769 NWY registered?

P769 NWY is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P769 NWY safe to buy?

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