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L333 NCC

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 NCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025
Fail 15 Mar 2025

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024
Pass 4 Mar 2023
Pass 12 Mar 2022
Pass 11 Mar 2021

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 51,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,135 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,885 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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L333 NCC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L333 NCC, 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 L333 NCC registered?

L333 NCC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is L333 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 NCC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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