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P103 SHS

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Multi-colour Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,152 mi
Last recorded4,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 SHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 4,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 7,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 6,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,212 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 13,210 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 13,199 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 13,195 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 13,101 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,808 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 12,808 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,474 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 11,474 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 10,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,104 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 8,983 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,848 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 6,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2005 6,004 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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P103 SHS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Multi-colour with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P103 SHS, 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 P103 SHS registered?

P103 SHS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P103 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 SHS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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