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N520 DKU

1996 Suzuki RF900

Purple Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,816 mi
Last recorded53,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF90031,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 DKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 53,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 53,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,856 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 52,852 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,074 miles

Centre Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,539 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 51,539 miles

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

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 46,669 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,257 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 46,255 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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 44,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,269 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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N520 DKU is a 1996 Suzuki RF900 in Purple 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 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 N520 DKU, 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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What year was N520 DKU registered?

N520 DKU is a 1996 Suzuki RF900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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