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R712 BBP

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Purple Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,949 mi
Last recorded24,949 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 BBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 24,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,651 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 23,642 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested incorrect tyre fitted to front (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre is unsuitable incorrect tyre fitted to front rim. incorrect size, incorrect speed rating, also rear tyre fitted to front rim (5.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 22,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 21,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 18,818 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front front brake hose insecure/bolt missing

Fail 16 Mar 2022 18,818 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks to edge of sidewall of front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Front front brake hose insecure/bolt missing

Pass 6 Mar 2021 18,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,526 miles

Clutch lever shortened. ball end broken off (6.2.1g)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

mask on headlamp

Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,469 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired Headlamp has mask fitted (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,881 miles

Headlamp Masked

Fail 14 Apr 2015 12,881 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp Masked

Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,644 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,585 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,547 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,374 miles

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

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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R712 BBP is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Purple with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R712 BBP, 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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R712 BBP is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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