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S824 LJB

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,009 mi
Last recorded21,009 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 LJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 21,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,005 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,370 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

gear lever link rod bent

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 15,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

gear lever link rod bent

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 25 May 2011 14,577 miles

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

general corrosion underside of bike

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,389 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 13,389 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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S824 LJB is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S824 LJB, 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 S824 LJB registered?

S824 LJB is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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