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P173 XBB

1997 Suzuki RF600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 XBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015

Handlebar grips have sharp points

Registration light not working

Fail 1 Oct 2015

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front mudguard insecure Held in place by inadequate plastic bolts (2.3.7)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Tyre fitted in wrong direction (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grips have sharp points

Registration light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,529 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 26,520 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,761 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 21,611 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 19,976 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki RF600?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 262
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 130
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
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P173 XBB is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 21,546 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 RF600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P173 XBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki RF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki RF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P173 XBB registered?

P173 XBB is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P173 XBB safe to buy?

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