SUZUKI RF 900 RW
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage RF 900 RW passes first time 92.7% of the time; by 30k that's 84.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a RF 900 RW
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
10 | 30.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 21.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 18.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 9.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 3 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 3 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the RF 900 RW beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the RF 900 RW.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1998 (91.7% pass). Weakest: 1999 (87.8%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.