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N497 RFJ

1995 Suzuki Unknown

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,488 mi
Last recorded8,488 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Unknown14,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 RFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,488 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front body plastic panel broken and sharp

Front mudguard missing

Fail 21 Sep 2020 8,478 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front body plastic panel broken and sharp

Front mudguard missing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 8,478 miles

Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 8,379 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 8,376 miles

Rear Brake component modification unsafe cable mounting (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?

Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
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N497 RFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Unknown in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 14,921 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N497 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 31 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N497 RFJ registered?

N497 RFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N497 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 RFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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