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W883 BEG

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

13,937 mi
Last recorded13,937 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 BEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 13,937 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 13,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

drive chain rusty and dry

Pass 13 Jun 2023 13,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork top seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable mount (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 13,247 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork top seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable mount (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 12,932 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable n/s mount (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

top headrace bearing rubber trim pinched

Fail 6 Jun 2022 12,932 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable n/s mount (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

top headrace bearing rubber trim pinched

Pass 6 Mar 2021 12,326 miles

front tyre poor condition will need replacing soon

long rear foot brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2020 12,222 miles

front tyre poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2020 12,218 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2018 12,126 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded ferrells (3.1.5)

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

front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,281 miles

both front brake disc lightly pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,213 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted

left hand grip slightly loose

n/s/f indicator lens poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,136 miles

n/s grip loose

Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,026 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,328 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,374 miles

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

front tyre on legal limits

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,374 miles

front tyre on legal limits

Pass 7 Jul 2007 8,933 miles

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,413 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 8,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

n/s headlamp inop on dip beam

Pass 9 Jun 2005 8,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

n/s headlamp inop on dip beam

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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W883 BEG is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 22,730 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 W883 BEG, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W883 BEG registered?

W883 BEG is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W883 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W883 BEG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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