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N173 ADU

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,640 mi
Last recorded29,640 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 ADU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,103 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 28,090 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure ceased up will not move freely (6.2.1a)

Central Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive not tested as front brakes sticking on (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,311 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

lights masked off daytime use only

Fail 24 Jun 2016 27,281 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,718 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 25,710 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 22,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,664 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,304 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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N173 ADU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N173 ADU, 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 N173 ADU registered?

N173 ADU is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N173 ADU safe to buy?

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