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L389 FTA

1993 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,632 mi
Last recorded63,632 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Suzuki RF60030,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 FTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,632 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,913 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 41,649 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,649 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 35,271 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 22 May 2008 35,133 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,513 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,513 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Chain guard missing

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,151 miles

FRONT WLEEL ROTATION IS STIFF

REAR BRAKE LEVER IS BENT

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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L389 FTA is a 1993 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L389 FTA, 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 L389 FTA registered?

L389 FTA is a 1993 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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