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P749 GBW

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,527 mi
Last recorded32,527 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 GBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 32,506 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 25,076 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,017 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 19,659 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,144 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,110 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 15,003 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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P749 GBW is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P749 GBW, 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 P749 GBW registered?

P749 GBW is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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