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K178 SLE

1993 Suzuki RF600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,044 mi
Last recorded45,044 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Suzuki RF60030,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 SLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,044 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,373 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front side light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,471 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 42,471 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,828 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 41,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,261 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,919 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,919 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 39,658 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,554 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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K178 SLE is a 1993 Suzuki RF600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 30,108 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 K178 SLE, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki RF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K178 SLE registered?

K178 SLE is a 1993 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K178 SLE safe to buy?

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