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M497 WFY

1994 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,006 mi
Last recorded39,006 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki RF900R31,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 WFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 39,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 35,578 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,039 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 30,039 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 31,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 25,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,581 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,486 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 24,485 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 23,498 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 21,831 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 21,782 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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M497 WFY is a 1994 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki RF900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 31,529 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 M497 WFY, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki RF900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M497 WFY registered?

M497 WFY is a 1994 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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