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R232 WAM

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Green Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,929 mi
Last recorded49,929 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 WAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 49,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,057 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2024 49,057 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,529 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working. Centre and offside working

Fail 22 Feb 2021 48,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working. Centre and offside working

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,190 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2017 43,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,505 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 41,494 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,886 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 37,886 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,396 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 32,396 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,454 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 30,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 28,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,751 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 28,747 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake hose holder insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2006 28,697 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 28,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 27,722 miles

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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R232 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Green with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R232 WAM, 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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R232 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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