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R961 JTM

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Maroon Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 JTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,665 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,966 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 35,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,802 miles

Front steering bearing slightly knotchy

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,849 miles

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

nail in front tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 49,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,554 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,536 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,154 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 42,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,464 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,030 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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R961 JTM is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Maroon with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R961 JTM, 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 R961 JTM registered?

R961 JTM is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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