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P488 TWO

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,122 mi
Last recorded30,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 TWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 30,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,612 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 27,612 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,356 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 27,356 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,970 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 26,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,799 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 24,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,250 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,896 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 22,896 miles

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

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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P488 TWO is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P488 TWO, 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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What year was P488 TWO registered?

P488 TWO is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P488 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 TWO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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