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P499 AOD

1996 Suzuki RF900

Purple Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,946 mi
Last recorded37,946 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF90031,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 AOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,782 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 37,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,640 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 37,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,963 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,000 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 36,000 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 35,367 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 35,367 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,992 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,930 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,668 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,142 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,142 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 33,142 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,610 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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P499 AOD is a 1996 Suzuki RF900 in Purple with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P499 AOD, 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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P499 AOD is a 1996 Suzuki RF900, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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