MOT reliability

Suzuki Rf900r

Q: Is the Suzuki Rf900r reliable?

Across 1,238 Suzuki Rf900r vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Rf900r?

The typical Suzuki Rf900r in our data has covered around 36,638 miles.

1,238 vehicles · 12,297 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1,238 Suzuki Rf900r vehicles and 12,297 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Rf900r has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,638 miles.

1,238

Vehicles

12,297

MOT tests

1,277

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Rf900r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Rf900r MOT tests:

Other79%
Brakes11%
Steering10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Lamps & electrical5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Rf900r pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Rf900r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	3	100%
5	15	80%
6	56	84%
7	183	86%
8	294	86%
9	454	84%
10	625	84%
11	831	83%
12	970	81%
13	891	82%
14	807	82%
15	814	79%
16	766	80%
17	669	84%
18	633	80%
19	576	83%
20	503	83%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,237), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Rf900r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Rf900r MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (510 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (476 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (278 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (238 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (226 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (222 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (210 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (148 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (118 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (116 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (115 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (111 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (107 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (103 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (102 times)

Suzuki Rf900r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	1	2	100%	74
2008	1	2	50%	11,157
2006	1	4	75%	30,920
2003	1	7	86%	57,966
2002	2	8	62%	35,689
2001	8	74	88%	25,056
2000	23	205	87%	24,683
1999	186	1,944	84%	31,311
1998	120	1,297	81%	33,206
1997	188	2,102	83%	39,233
1996	228	2,205	82%	36,465
1995	231	2,172	83%	41,528
1994	245	2,249	80%	37,585
1993	1	7	71%	32,460
1971	1	14	79%	47,592

Suzuki Rf900r reliability FAQ

Across 1,238 Suzuki Rf900r vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Rf900r MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Suzuki Rf900r in our data has covered around 36,638 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Rf900r

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