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N452 VVV

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Purple Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,956 mi
Last recorded59,956 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 VVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 59,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 52,792 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 52,772 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,472 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 48,437 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,340 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 46,340 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,563 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,436 miles

Bike is fitted with an aftermarket exhaust silencer but is not excessively loud.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,668 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,663 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 323,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 32,312 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

rear brake drags slightly

Pass 31 May 2008 32,137 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 May 2008 32,137 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,966 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

brake hoses of alloy race type susceptable to corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,476 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 31,476 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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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N452 VVV is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Purple with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N452 VVV, 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 N452 VVV registered?

N452 VVV is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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