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P242 YUA

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Green Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,017 mi
Last recorded43,017 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 YUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,503 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2016 19,026 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 16,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,345 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 6,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,357 miles

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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P242 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Green with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki RF900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 24,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P242 YUA, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki RF900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P242 YUA registered?

P242 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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