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R484 GBB

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,132 mi
Last recorded33,132 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 GBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 31,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 31,088 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 30,311 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy noisy can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 28,938 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,640 miles

Clutch fluid reservoir low

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 23,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 21,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,552 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 18,386 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,877 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 15,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,011 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 12,011 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,253 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Jun 2007 11,240 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,515 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 10,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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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R484 GBB is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R484 GBB, 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 R484 GBB registered?

R484 GBB is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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