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P929 PWU

1996 Suzuki RF900R

Red Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,196 mi
Last recorded46,196 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF900R27,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 PWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 46,196 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 46,184 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 45,125 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 45,125 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,509 miles

foot brake lever bent

Pass 7 Dec 2022 41,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Pad low and slight bind on brake . (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 40,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,711 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,338 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 23,338 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 22,951 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,854 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,299 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 21,288 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,270 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 20,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 18,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 17,536 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 May 2008 17,536 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2007 15,973 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 15,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,278 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P929 PWU is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R in Red with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki RF900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 27,898 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 P929 PWU, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki RF900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P929 PWU registered?

P929 PWU is a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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