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N129 DWE

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,956 mi
Last recorded42,956 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 DWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 42,956 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2025 42,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached linkage (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 42,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 42,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,505 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 41,435 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,256 miles

Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,602 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 25,534 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 25,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,571 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,272 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 18,272 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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N129 DWE is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N129 DWE, 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 N129 DWE registered?

N129 DWE is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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