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N53 VEW

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Red Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,519 mi
Last recorded50,519 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 50,519 miles

Front tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,786 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,132 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 44,132 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 31,395 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 27,980 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 27,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,542 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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N53 VEW is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Red with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N53 VEW, 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 N53 VEW registered?

N53 VEW is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N53 VEW safe to buy?

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