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P897 RPU

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,652 mi
Last recorded22,652 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 RPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,652 miles

FRONT WHEEL OFFSET REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION AS DISCUSSED

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

headlight output poor

Fail 5 Aug 2016 22,650 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

headlight output poor

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,679 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated damaged (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake has slight bind when wheel moved by hand but not shown in roller brake test

uninsulated wires to front indicators

Fail 11 Aug 2015 34,679 miles

Front position lamp missing not working (1.1.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated damaged (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake has slight bind when wheel moved by hand but not shown in roller brake test

uninsulated wires to front indicators

Pass 2 May 2014 25,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,339 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 25,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,550 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 16,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,754 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,327 miles

battery flat. battery test as "bad replace"

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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P897 RPU is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue 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 P897 RPU, 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 P897 RPU registered?

P897 RPU is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P897 RPU safe to buy?

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