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N159 AOJ

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,384 mi
Last recorded31,384 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 AOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 31,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 31,384 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 30,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 30,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 28,876 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 28,876 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 27,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 27,505 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,941 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 26,941 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 24,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 23,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,494 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,240 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 May 2006 17,795 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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N159 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N159 AOJ, 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 N159 AOJ registered?

N159 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N159 AOJ safe to buy?

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