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K856 OWM

1993 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

23,540 mi
Last recorded23,540 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Suzuki RF60030,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 OWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 23,540 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 23,520 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 21,963 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 21,949 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 24,511 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 21,928 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 21,926 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,916 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 21,878 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 21,878 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,732 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,723 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 21,687 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,551 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 21,544 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,454 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,099 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 21,099 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 20,842 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,695 miles

Inner Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 19,970 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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K856 OWM is a 1993 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K856 OWM, 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 K856 OWM registered?

K856 OWM is a 1993 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K856 OWM safe to buy?

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