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P456 PEW

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,034 mi
Last recorded28,034 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 PEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,254 miles

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

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

right hand throttle cable stop threaded nut loose

Pass 2 May 2008 15,879 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 15,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front lower fairing loose

rear brake did not work on first applicaition,but cannot repicate during examinaition.

side stand stiff to retract

Nail in front tyre

metal object pierced front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,637 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

side stand very stiff

Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,584 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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P456 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P456 PEW, 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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P456 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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