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S498 RCR

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Maroon Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,486 mi
Last recorded22,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 RCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,466 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 22,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,402 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 22,402 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,936 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,185 miles

number plate light not working.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 19,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

number plate light not working.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,376 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 17,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,973 miles

front tyre starting to persih slightly on tread blocks

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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S498 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Maroon 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 S498 RCR, 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 S498 RCR registered?

S498 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S498 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 RCR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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