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P56 MJW

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,278 mi
Last recorded51,278 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 MJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 51,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,742 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 50,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 49,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 49,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,434 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 36,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 36,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,705 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 30,321 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,160 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,160 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,142 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 26,142 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,418 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 23,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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
Full Suzuki RF600 reliability report

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P56 MJW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P56 MJW, 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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P56 MJW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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