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P35 NOT

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,138 mi
Last recorded54,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 NOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,045 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 52,045 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 51,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,053 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,945 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 50,945 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) replaced bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,099 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,093 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,577 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,325 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,325 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 34,469 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,469 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 31,848 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,687 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 31,687 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

clutch fluid low

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,519 miles

Front 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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P35 NOT is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P35 NOT, 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 P35 NOT registered?

P35 NOT is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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