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L854 DAG

1996 Suzuki Intruder

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,586 mi
Last recorded25,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Intruder17,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 DAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIntruder
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 25,586 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 24,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 22,426 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 21,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 21,461 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 21,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released from front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,233 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear service brake performance low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,970 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,728 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 20,728 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,732 miles

Centre Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 19,723 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 6,973 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 4,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,277 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Intruder?

Based on 5,071 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Horn not working 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
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L854 DAG is a 1996 Suzuki Intruder in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Intruder models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 17,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Intruder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L854 DAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Intruder typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Intruder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L854 DAG registered?

L854 DAG is a 1996 Suzuki Intruder, first registered on 26 July 1996.

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