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PL03 BCK

2003 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,559 mi
Last recorded40,559 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Bandit20,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 BCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 40,557 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 36,021 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 32,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,244 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 32,244 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 31,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 30,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 30,895 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 28,849 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 28,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,793 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 24,772 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 19,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,002 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 18,002 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,297 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,354 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 14,340 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,907 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 12,907 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007
Fail 4 May 2007 8,420 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 7,554 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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PL03 BCK is a 2003 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PL03 BCK, 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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PL03 BCK is a 2003 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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