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R246 MCE

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,719 mi
Last recorded50,719 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 MCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,719 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear brake hose insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2025 50,715 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear brake hose insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2023 49,876 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 49,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 49,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 38,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,963 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 28,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,101 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 20,101 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,145 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 17,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,711 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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R246 MCE is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R246 MCE, 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 R246 MCE registered?

R246 MCE is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 5 July 1998.

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