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C261 BTT

1985 Suzuki DR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,595 mi
Last recorded37,595 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Suzuki DR60038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 BTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,595 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,592 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

clutch is dragging

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

frame welded & painted

Fail 4 Sep 2007 37,490 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

chain corroded

frame welded & painted

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR600?

Based on 1,502 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Horn not working 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 13
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C261 BTT is a 1985 Suzuki DR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki DR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 38,602 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 DR600 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C261 BTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki DR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C261 BTT registered?

C261 BTT is a 1985 Suzuki DR600, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C261 BTT safe to buy?

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