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P897 PYA

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Black Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 PYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,962 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,939 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,338 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 22,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

clutch fluid low

Pass 2 Jun 2005 18,619 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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P897 PYA is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Black with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P897 PYA, 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 P897 PYA registered?

P897 PYA is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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