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M490 VNU

1995 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,704 mi
Last recorded42,704 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki RF60025,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 VNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,704 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 41,153 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 May 2014 41,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,536 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2011 39,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,927 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 32,554 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,554 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,276 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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M490 VNU is a 1995 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 25,834 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 M490 VNU, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki RF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M490 VNU registered?

M490 VNU is a 1995 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M490 VNU safe to buy?

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