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N156 LEU

1996 Suzuki RF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

18,908 mi
Last recorded18,908 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF60025,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 LEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,871 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 18,869 miles

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

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,984 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,747 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 27,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 27,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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N156 LEU is a 1996 Suzuki RF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 25,806 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 N156 LEU, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki RF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N156 LEU registered?

N156 LEU is a 1996 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N156 LEU safe to buy?

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