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J489 ERA

1992 Suzuki Intruder

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,397 mi
Last recorded19,397 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Intruder15,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIntruder
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,397 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,949 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 18,949 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front brake lever comes in to touch handle bar if applied hard ! but locks on roller test

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,281 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 18,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 16,939 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 16,939 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,402 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,907 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 15,907 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 15,830 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 15,553 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,277 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,894 miles

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

screen cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,564 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 14,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,340 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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J489 ERA is a 1992 Suzuki Intruder in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Intruder models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,953 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 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 J489 ERA, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Intruder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J489 ERA is a 1992 Suzuki Intruder, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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