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P401 BWN

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,652 mi
Last recorded36,652 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 BWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,652 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 34,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

front fairing is cracked around a fixing point on offside but still secure

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,627 miles

ADVISE O/S/R FOOT REST INSCURE

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,399 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 26,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,380 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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P401 BWN is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P401 BWN, 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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P401 BWN is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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