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P338 TMR

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Purple Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 TMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,683 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,449 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 54,449 miles

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

Stop lamp not working on either brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,638 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,956 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 51,956 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,980 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 42,867 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 35,124 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2009 34,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 32,500 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 32,500 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,724 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 31,724 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid level low

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,077 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 30,990 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P338 TMR is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Purple with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki RF900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 27,898 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 P338 TMR, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki RF900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P338 TMR is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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