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L842 VHU

1994 Suzuki RF900

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,465 mi
Last recorded43,465 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Suzuki RF90033,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 VHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,465 miles

Rear tyre perished dated 2011

long travel on rear brake lever

Fail 25 Aug 2023 43,465 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

long travel on rear brake lever

Rear tyre perished dated 2011

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,020 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 42,013 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 39,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,303 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 38,778 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 38,177 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

small stone chip in head light glass

Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,177 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

small stone chip in head light glass

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,513 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,491 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 37,493 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,427 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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L842 VHU is a 1994 Suzuki RF900 in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki RF900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 33,790 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 L842 VHU, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki RF900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L842 VHU registered?

L842 VHU is a 1994 Suzuki RF900, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L842 VHU safe to buy?

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