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DU52 VTG

2003 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,929 mi
Last recorded45,929 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Bandit20,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 45,929 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 45,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,065 miles

mask fitted to headlight

Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,065 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

mask fitted to headlight

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,694 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 33,683 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,407 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 20,407 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,178 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 17,178 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 13,617 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,000 miles

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

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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DU52 VTG is a 2003 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 20,023 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 DU52 VTG, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU52 VTG registered?

DU52 VTG is a 2003 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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