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S613 FTA

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

44,279 mi
Last recorded44,279 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 FTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 44,279 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 44,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 43,691 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 43,677 miles

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

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,500 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 41,419 miles

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,235 miles

Front advise electrical wiring requires securing between forks

Fail 30 Nov 2020 39,223 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 34,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 34,873 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 31,744 miles

Gear change lever damaged

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 31,744 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Gear change lever damaged

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,480 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2014 25,732 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 25,721 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 23,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,419 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 19 May 2012 23,419 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,670 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 21,530 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 21,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,727 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 11,727 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fail 25 May 2006 11,721 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S613 FTA is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S613 FTA, 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 S613 FTA registered?

S613 FTA is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S613 FTA safe to buy?

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