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N264 DET

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Purple Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,871 mi
Last recorded59,871 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN264 DET
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 59,871 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,054 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,654 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,785 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 54,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,484 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 50,484 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,692 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,678 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,780 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,780 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,609 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,990 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2012 34,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,481 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 33,481 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,515 miles

Front and rear brakes binding slightly

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,515 miles

Front and rear brakes binding slightly

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 28,630 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,630 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 44,322 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fuel tank front mounting rubber missing

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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N264 DET is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Purple with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N264 DET, 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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N264 DET is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N264 DET safe to buy?

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