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P853 PYY

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,416 mi
Last recorded24,416 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 PYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 24,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 24,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,409 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside foot peg rubber worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 24,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,270 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 23,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 23,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,217 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,089 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,084 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,082 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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P853 PYY is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P853 PYY, 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 P853 PYY registered?

P853 PYY is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P853 PYY safe to buy?

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