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P552 TBE

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Blue Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 TBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 35,832 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,802 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort close to a failure (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 35,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 35,707 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank/fuel tap area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively close to failure (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,250 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,853 miles

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 May 2013 33,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,540 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 28,351 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 23,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,095 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

non original silencer fitted,but not too loud

Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,697 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,697 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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P552 TBE is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Blue with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P552 TBE, 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 P552 TBE registered?

P552 TBE is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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