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P779 NWY

1996 Suzuki RF900

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,297 mi
Last recorded24,297 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF90031,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 NWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 24,297 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 24,026 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 19,320 miles

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

drive chain rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,604 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch fluid level low.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brakes slightly binding.

Front tyre slightly perished.

Number plate light not working.

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,398 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

clutch fluid level low

oil filter corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,081 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch fluid level low.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

L/H bar end weight missing.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 14,816 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number plate light bulb not working

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P779 NWY is a 1996 Suzuki RF900 in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P779 NWY, 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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P779 NWY is a 1996 Suzuki RF900, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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