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Y203 BCG

2001 Suzuki Bandit

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,202 mi
Last recorded99,202 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Bandit22,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 BCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 99,202 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,819 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 89,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 86,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,336 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 72,948 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 72,948 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,509 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 70,505 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp taped to conform

uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 53,403 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 53,403 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 50,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 40,068 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 29,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,074 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 23,070 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 21,778 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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Y203 BCG is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 22,840 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 Y203 BCG, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y203 BCG is a 2001 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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