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N495 MFE

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Red Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,454 mi
Last recorded40,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 MFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,421 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,316 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 40,316 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Trapping between steering and chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling >10mm measured at front wheel (2.4 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock trapping brake hose (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,253 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 40,176 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 40,176 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear side panels loose

Pass 14 May 2019 39,867 miles

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

Front break pipe is fouling the the nearside fork on full lock

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,621 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,258 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 39,258 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,830 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 38,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,285 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,806 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,013 miles

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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N495 MFE is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Red with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N495 MFE, 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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N495 MFE is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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