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R169 EAF

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Blue Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

28,407 mi
Last recorded28,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 EAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,407 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Non std exhaust

Fail 16 Jun 2022 28,407 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Non std exhaust

Fail 14 Apr 2020 27,891 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

steering very tight lock to lock

suspect front end damage

Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,856 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 25,856 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,368 miles

front tyre approx 2mm

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,306 miles

front tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,871 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 21,871 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 20,005 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,104 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 14,257 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,257 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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R169 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Blue with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki RF900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 26,275 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 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 R169 EAF, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki RF900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R169 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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