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P250 PDM

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,145 mi
Last recorded32,145 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 PDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,145 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre craked

Fail 29 Sep 2014 31,322 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,322 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

slight change in revs when turned on full lock

Fail 1 Mar 2013 24,593 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2012 19,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,016 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,532 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 17,527 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,034 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 14,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,889 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 13,889 miles

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

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

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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P250 PDM is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P250 PDM, 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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P250 PDM is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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