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N47 RFP

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Red Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,561 mi
Last recorded28,561 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 RFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 28,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 27,898 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 27,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 27,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,811 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,808 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 24,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,340 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 22,340 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,908 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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N47 RFP is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Red with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N47 RFP, 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 N47 RFP registered?

N47 RFP is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N47 RFP safe to buy?

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