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N879 LWU

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Red Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,345 mi
Last recorded48,345 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 LWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 48,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 48,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,133 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 47,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,402 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 44,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,488 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 42,473 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 35,085 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 35,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 29,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,684 miles

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 8 May 2010 19,009 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 16,958 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,073 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 20 Jun 2007 16,025 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,654 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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N879 LWU is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Red with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N879 LWU, 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 N879 LWU registered?

N879 LWU is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N879 LWU safe to buy?

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