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R809 HAT

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,330 mi
Last recorded21,330 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 HAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 21,330 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 21,322 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly THROTTLE AFFECTED WHEN TURNING HANDLEBARS LEFT (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 20,926 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 20,917 miles

Rear Footrest missing BOTH (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,787 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind front brake

Fail 25 Jul 2016 28,787 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind front brake

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,934 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,881 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,225 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,706 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 10,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,027 miles

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

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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R809 HAT is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R809 HAT, 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 R809 HAT registered?

R809 HAT is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R809 HAT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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