MOT reliability

Suzuki Rf 900 rw

Q: Is the Suzuki Rf 900 rw reliable?

Across 50 Suzuki Rf 900 rw vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

50 vehicles · 183 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 50 Suzuki Rf 900 rw vehicles and 183 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Rf 900 rw has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,410 miles.

Vehicles

183

MOT tests

1,391

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Rf 900 rw problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Rf 900 rw MOT tests:

Other66%
Steering16%
Brakes15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Lamps & electrical5%
Body & structure5%
Identification & plates2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Suzuki Rf 900 rw pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	12	92%
8	20	80%
9	17	71%
10	9	100%
11	7	100%
12	8	88%
13	9	89%
14	4	100%
15	8	100%
16	10	70%
17	6	100%
18	11	91%
19	9	89%
20	8	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (50)

Most common Suzuki Rf 900 rw MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Rf 900 rw MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)

Suzuki Rf 900 rw pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	12	108	88%	51,663
1998	8	75	88%	21,030

Suzuki Rf 900 rw reliability FAQ

Across 50 Suzuki Rf 900 rw vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Rf 900 rw MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Suzuki Rf 900 rw in our data has covered around 39,410 miles.

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