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P471 YFR

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 YFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020
Fail 23 Jul 2020

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Pinch bolts missing from front right fork leg (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front brake slighly binding

near side grip slightly loose

of side handle bar possible bent

throtle return on lock is slow

Pass 19 May 2012 26,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 25,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 24,922 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 24,922 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,448 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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P471 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P471 YFR, 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 P471 YFR registered?

P471 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P471 YFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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