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N168 YOF

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,378 mi
Last recorded48,378 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 YOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,378 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 48,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,366 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 48,128 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 48,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,209 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,160 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 35,160 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,172 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 32,172 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,674 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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N168 YOF is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N168 YOF, 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 N168 YOF registered?

N168 YOF is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N168 YOF safe to buy?

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