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W967 BCE

2000 Suzuki Bandit

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,396 mi
Last recorded33,396 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Bandit22,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW967 BCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 33,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 31,038 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 31,038 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect KICK UP TO O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure CLIP MISSING ON PIN PIVOT (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 29,330 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 29,317 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 28,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 28,625 miles

Stop lamp not working rear stop switch does not function (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,388 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake hose has been made with aluminium fittings which are not recommened for road use

rear tyre has surface cuts and damage marks but none are into the construction parts of the tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2017 28,388 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake hose has been made with aluminium fittings which are not recommened for road use

rear tyre has surface cuts and damage marks but none are into the construction parts of the tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2016 27,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,931 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 25,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 22,126 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 22,117 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 18,400 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,400 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 May 2012 15,808 miles

3mm. 120/60ZR/17 Bridgestone.

3mm.160/60ZR/17 Bridgestone.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,789 miles

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

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

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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W967 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W967 BCE, 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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W967 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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