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N464 DMG

1996 Suzuki RF900

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,014 mi
Last recorded50,014 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF90031,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN464 DMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 50,014 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 50,014 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front tyre old by date

Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,794 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front indicators fadded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 47,794 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front indicators fadded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,438 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 43,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,960 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 42,960 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,081 miles

Front side light not working everytime, headlights work ok.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 26,110 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 24,918 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 24,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2005 20,825 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki RF900?

Based on 2,429 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
769
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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N464 DMG is a 1996 Suzuki RF900 in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki RF900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 31,440 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 RF900 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N464 DMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki RF900 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki RF900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N464 DMG is a 1996 Suzuki RF900, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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