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NCF 928X

1982 Suzuki Katana

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,138 mi
Last recorded30,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Suzuki Katana38,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 928X
MakeSuzuki
ModelKatana
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,424 miles

Front tyre wall started to perish

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,903 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Number plate has no border and starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Aug 2011 25,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Number plate has no border and starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Aug 2010 25,834 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

rear sprocket loose on carrier

screw missing in rear reservoir cap

Fail 8 Jul 2010 25,748 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?

Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
439
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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NCF 928X is a 1982 Suzuki Katana in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 38,524 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 Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NCF 928X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki Katana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCF 928X registered?

NCF 928X is a 1982 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is NCF 928X safe to buy?

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