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N231 BRJ

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,939 mi
Last recorded10,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 BRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 10,939 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 10,340 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 10,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,381 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

head light deflector fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,953 miles

head light deflector fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2013 7,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

head deflector fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,588 miles

head deflector fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,001 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake slight bind

front disc worn

rear disc scored

rear seat lock requires attention

Pass 31 May 2011 6,290 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 4,727 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyres slightly larger than standard fitment

Pass 27 May 2010 4,727 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyres slightly larger than standard fitment

Fail 28 Aug 2009 3,433 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

front tyre slightly bigger than oem size

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,433 miles

front tyre slightly bigger than oem size

slight binding on front brakes

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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N231 BRJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 599cc 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 N231 BRJ, 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 N231 BRJ registered?

N231 BRJ is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N231 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 BRJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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