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N246 DWC

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,049 mi
Last recorded32,049 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 DWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 32,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,702 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 19,629 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2009 15,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,951 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,502 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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N246 DWC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N246 DWC, 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 N246 DWC registered?

N246 DWC is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N246 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 DWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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