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P917 YFT

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,443 mi
Last recorded34,443 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 YFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 34,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,959 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,850 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,088 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 19,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 17,689 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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P917 YFT is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P917 YFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P917 YFT registered?

P917 YFT is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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