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R761 DJW

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,902 mi
Last recorded24,902 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 DJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,902 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 24,902 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,697 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 34,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,683 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,679 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

brake pin spring clip adrif

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,816 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

left hand rear view mirror missing

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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R761 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R761 DJW, 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 R761 DJW registered?

R761 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R761 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 DJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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