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S857 WYB

1998 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,576 mi
Last recorded54,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF900R26,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 WYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 54,576 miles

gear lever has play at pivot

clutch lever has slight play at pivot

Fail 25 Jul 2024 54,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch lever has slight play at pivot

gear lever has play at pivot

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,054 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 50,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 49,594 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement on monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 49,594 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement on monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 48,749 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick brake material separating from back plate (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,489 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 37,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 37,585 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 28,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,357 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2013 24,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,298 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 17,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,542 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2007 12,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,966 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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S857 WYB is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S857 WYB, 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 S857 WYB registered?

S857 WYB is a 1998 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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