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P978 AHG

1997 Suzuki RF900R

Grey Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,073 mi
Last recorded45,073 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF900R24,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 AHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF900R
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,073 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 45,073 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,966 miles

Chain guard missing

Front side light not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 36,966 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing

Front side light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,252 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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P978 AHG is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R in Grey 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 P978 AHG, 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 P978 AHG registered?

P978 AHG is a 1997 Suzuki RF900R, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P978 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 AHG 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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