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R946 OBM

1997 Suzuki Unknown

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,323 mi
Last recorded26,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Unknown25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 OBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 26,323 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced flashes with indicators (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play cush drive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Gear linkage insecure and likely to fall off

Rear tyre flat

Fail 11 May 2022 26,316 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear lever slightly bent and loose

front and rear tyres have contamination

throttle housing cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2021 25,709 miles

Clutch cable excessively tight

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 25,708 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cable excessively tight

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 16,147 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?

Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
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R946 OBM is a 1997 Suzuki Unknown in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,816 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R946 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R946 OBM is a 1997 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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