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P891 WHY

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 WHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 42,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 42,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2024 41,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2024 41,009 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 40,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,492 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,458 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 38,458 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2020 37,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,137 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 24,882 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 208,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,254 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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P891 WHY is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P891 WHY, 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 P891 WHY registered?

P891 WHY is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P891 WHY safe to buy?

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