MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI RF900Rs year 1994

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Pass percent:77.36%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI RF900R year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,780 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	66
Registration plate issues	26
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	24
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|8.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	66
Registration plate issues	26
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	24
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|8.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI RF900Rs year 1994

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