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S203 AVL

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Blue Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,359 mi
Last recorded48,359 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 AVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,252 miles

Front position lamp not working but new regs state this is ok if headlamp works

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

front brake pipes have alloy unions-not recommended

Fail 2 Mar 2021 48,252 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied broken on span adjuster (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

front brake pipes have alloy unions-not recommended

Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,308 miles

Front tyre incorrect size

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

alloy unions on front link pipe-not recomended

Fail 22 Nov 2019 47,308 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working needs adjusting - comes on too late (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail link pipe wrong side of mudguard (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre incorrect size

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

alloy unions on front link pipe-not recomended

Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,694 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,700 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 41,700 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brakes are binding slightly(new pads fitted)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,118 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 24,471 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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S203 AVL is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Blue with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S203 AVL, 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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S203 AVL is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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