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P651 GLS

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,339 mi
Last recorded30,339 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 GLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,842 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 28,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,554 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 23,537 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,498 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,659 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 13,659 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 13,648 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 12,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 11,778 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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P651 GLS 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 75%.

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 P651 GLS, 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 P651 GLS registered?

P651 GLS is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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