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L205 TUP

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Red Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,895 mi
Last recorded30,895 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 TUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 30,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,027 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 28,027 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front brakes binding slightly.

pass light not working

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Dec 2012 18,128 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

pass light not working

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,604 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 17,604 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,341 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 17,334 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 16,107 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 15,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,446 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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L205 TUP is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Red with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L205 TUP, 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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What year was L205 TUP registered?

L205 TUP is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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