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N42 XFL

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Turquoise Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,378 mi
Last recorded34,378 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 XFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 34,378 miles

All direction indicators not working bad connection on relay (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,756 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 33,728 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,894 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,894 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 28,823 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,794 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,726 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,720 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 28,720 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 28,331 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,500 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,931 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki RF900R?

Based on 12,255 MOT tests across 1,238 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 198
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 100
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 84
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N42 XFL is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Turquoise with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki RF900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 27,898 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 RF900R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N42 XFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki RF900R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki RF900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N42 XFL registered?

N42 XFL is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N42 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 XFL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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