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N947 NNR

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Purple Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,653 mi
Last recorded45,653 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 NNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 45,653 miles

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,019 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 45,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,741 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Angel (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 180/55-ZR17 Z6 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2017 41,741 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Angel (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 180/55-ZR17 Z6 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,838 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,808 miles

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

Left handgrip, slightly loose

Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,938 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,938 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 35,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,317 miles

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

number platelight not working

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,304 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,591 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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N947 NNR is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Purple 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 N947 NNR, 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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N947 NNR is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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