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P638 CLJ

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Silver Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,749 mi
Last recorded39,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 CLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,145 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 29,145 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,946 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

front brake lever only has slight reserve travel

Fail 20 Jun 2012 25,294 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,294 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2009 18,076 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

no number plate light

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,076 miles

no number plate light

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 146,851 miles

no leak found very slight dampness on n/s lower brake pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 16,192 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

front split pins req chainging

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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P638 CLJ is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Silver with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P638 CLJ, 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 P638 CLJ registered?

P638 CLJ is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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