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P603 PLM

1998 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,351 mi
Last recorded41,351 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Bandit26,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 PLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,287 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,475 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,475 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,868 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 47,868 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,383 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,041 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 32,806 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 32,806 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 29,489 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P603 PLM is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 26,147 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 P603 PLM, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P603 PLM is a 1998 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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