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T138 VFL

1999 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,124 mi
Last recorded27,124 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki RF900R21,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 VFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 27,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 26,902 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 26,902 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 26,679 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 26,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,872 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2018 24,262 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 20,968 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,011 miles

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

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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T138 VFL is a 1999 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki RF900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,808 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 T138 VFL, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki RF900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T138 VFL registered?

T138 VFL is a 1999 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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