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S468 VAY

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Green Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,067 mi
Last recorded21,067 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 VAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 21,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 19,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 18,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,687 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 17,687 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,283 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 16,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Grab Handle slightly loose

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2017 16,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 May 2017 16,218 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2016 15,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 14,757 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 13,988 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 13,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 13,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 12,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 11,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 10,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,112 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 9,485 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 8,032 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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S468 VAY is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Green with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S468 VAY, 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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S468 VAY is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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