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P938 NEX

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,077 mi
Last recorded38,077 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 NEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 38,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 38,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,917 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 37,917 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 42,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,650 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 38,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2017 34,258 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,489 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear brake fluid level low.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,974 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,226 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,701 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,785 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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P938 NEX is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P938 NEX, 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 P938 NEX registered?

P938 NEX is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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