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P957 OEG

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Purple Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 OEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,096 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 29,093 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,835 miles

Front Brake spongy

Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,848 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Cover plate insecure

Radiator fins damaged and blocked

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Radiator fins blocked

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 18,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front tyre slightly feathered

Radiator fins corroded & blocked

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

Rear hugger slightly insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 11,180 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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 20 Jul 2011 11,180 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 9,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 3,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 2,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,856 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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P957 OEG is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Purple with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P957 OEG, 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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P957 OEG is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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