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P642 JEG

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,243 mi
Last recorded64,243 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 JEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,243 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,220 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,499 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 56,499 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,772 miles

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

rear brake rubbing slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,770 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,783 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 36,783 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,416 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,955 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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P642 JEG is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P642 JEG, 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 P642 JEG registered?

P642 JEG is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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