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R663 BRL

1997 Suzuki RF600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,502 mi
Last recorded24,502 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 BRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,502 miles

Steering headbearings slightly notchy

Fail 6 Aug 2018 24,494 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake component insecure pad pin locking device missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearings slightly notchy

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,524 miles

play in monoshock linkage

slight stiffness in steering head bearings

Fail 4 Jul 2017 23,524 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

play in monoshock linkage

slight stiffness in steering head bearings

Pass 11 May 2016 21,902 miles

Rear light cluster cracked

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,926 miles

Rear tyre leaking air

Screw in front tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2012 20,703 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear light cluster cracked

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,703 miles

Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,769 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 18,576 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,794 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 13,784 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 13,784 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))

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

Pass 3 May 2006 13,364 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 13,364 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R663 BRL is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R663 BRL, 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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R663 BRL is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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